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 5786968 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 30835106 epoch_slot_no: 422306 block_no: 5786791 slot_leader_id: 5533634 size: 8320 time: 2021-05-30 19:03:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x100b422d95b4d2c6b046f49f1946fc5e9d76136f087eebdb05e3041fcd8da30bBlock Operator
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