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 5768236 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 30456387 epoch_slot_no: 43587 block_no: 5768059 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 10672 time: 2021-05-26 09:51:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc648c36548438b60fae08a58c545c1a0ae946df7697a27db65d0a71f9a861c1Block Operator
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