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 5788023 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 30857118 epoch_slot_no: 12318 block_no: 5787846 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 5205 time: 2021-05-31 01:10:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17c92960a2f530c65faae8bdf60913e24506ac5968a04f59e7b23bea74a8c70fBlock Operator
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