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 5786916 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 30834111 epoch_slot_no: 421311 block_no: 5786739 slot_leader_id: 5453759 size: 63957 time: 2021-05-30 18:46:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31b53939f605bef6e55113b2468e40335e47e399ad13b7a6a70f8e891a0dcd7eBlock Operator
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