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 5769056 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 30472588 epoch_slot_no: 59788 block_no: 5768879 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 6154 time: 2021-05-26 14:21:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5f3bc8ae1cb6b2d88b0ea6d47bad2e475b4da9a59c60fd6fa569fbb09b7307dBlock Operator
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