A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5785947 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 30813880 epoch_slot_no: 401080 block_no: 5785770 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 2758 time: 2021-05-30 13:09:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e830409fe2937604765a0306ca6265541bf05c262003af86e259d89e9997877Block Operator
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