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 5771966 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 30532383 epoch_slot_no: 119583 block_no: 5771789 slot_leader_id: 5024150 size: 25009 time: 2021-05-27 06:57:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39e9365dea460dfe32901e2a52c189002e739731a398a6283309af5b12efbdcbBlock Operator
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