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 5788234 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 30861461 epoch_slot_no: 16661 block_no: 5788057 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 13986 time: 2021-05-31 02:22:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74c531d891e6aa597e8bdd15d464116a9db24dd5fca3f698566e7f2ee7faf2eaBlock Operator
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