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 5768896 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 30469202 epoch_slot_no: 56402 block_no: 5768719 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 10215 time: 2021-05-26 13:24:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd83a618f087d108c75dbdd8320a526a3cbfa3f4b5f07fab576f486108184d1bBlock Operator
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