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 5768585 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 30462993 epoch_slot_no: 50193 block_no: 5768408 slot_leader_id: 5438980 size: 7836 time: 2021-05-26 11:41:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x062e0efb57fa9fc14a2eba4e2fc0942c496fa3108994ce1afee1cf43c017baa1Block Operator
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