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 5769861 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 30489298 epoch_slot_no: 76498 block_no: 5769684 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 13952 time: 2021-05-26 18:59:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebcdd4d9de5bbd9e1c34275cbcd488d8994a0b1efa7eca42af9a4d7d4a778620Block Operator
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