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 5769043 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 30472280 epoch_slot_no: 59480 block_no: 5768866 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 3695 time: 2021-05-26 14:16:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04480b16fccf4e5aaead8d0ca0981e2883fbacae45f755c2e12e60d9bc84793aBlock Operator
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