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 5786863 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 30833014 epoch_slot_no: 420214 block_no: 5786686 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 17118 time: 2021-05-30 18:28:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0313865a9f17436582a2f43600f97712153ffb84c08ad64986833d0d13b9ed01Block Operator
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