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 5759878 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 30289809 epoch_slot_no: 309009 block_no: 5759701 slot_leader_id: 5394655 size: 16244 time: 2021-05-24 11:35:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf199a4cb52bcec1ca2c601eea32c986a9f8ad0e8ce6bcb92e5519055972ee82Block Operator
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