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 5788054 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 30857726 epoch_slot_no: 12926 block_no: 5787877 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 10766 time: 2021-05-31 01:20:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cfcd98a1c579215c3e9edec4598fd7fa46474b4f1d4b73030f258a936b3f29bBlock Operator
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