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 5785973 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 30814289 epoch_slot_no: 401489 block_no: 5785796 slot_leader_id: 5727436 size: 10606 time: 2021-05-30 13:16:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d6a538e45fb0d2a9fda0e2740503d2e0af6bb77c686e4717dfbe62240865c3fBlock Operator
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