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 5787228 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 30840234 epoch_slot_no: 427434 block_no: 5787051 slot_leader_id: 5513673 size: 7763 time: 2021-05-30 20:28:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1bd5f420120b2c9d9e950805aa4d3e0494e996834ba8a66ccf1ab716ada38dfBlock Operator
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