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 5769021 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 30471680 epoch_slot_no: 58880 block_no: 5768844 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 22175 time: 2021-05-26 14:06:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54658c213ce054c19bee861bf6d5dce87b63be0ab2f4ada30e2713e58b570e04Block Operator
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