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 5786443 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 30824303 epoch_slot_no: 411503 block_no: 5786266 slot_leader_id: 4583091 size: 6509 time: 2021-05-30 16:03:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x371774665393a888e24096e0c3148f6f164eb84fc4e7344e2c19ebc64bfef420Block Operator
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