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 5787778 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 30851862 epoch_slot_no: 7062 block_no: 5787601 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 3683 time: 2021-05-30 23:42:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26b36644eb1ff24e88eb2a0fb63542826cc3fce99f07f445e0fe694e01a4cd62Block Operator
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