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 5788375 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 30864497 epoch_slot_no: 19697 block_no: 5788198 slot_leader_id: 5557318 size: 10536 time: 2021-05-31 03:13:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa052e705f4580a29a8b66bbfcaaa45171f92ede5ebb648c195a4a478582b994aBlock Operator
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