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 5789195 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 30881587 epoch_slot_no: 36787 block_no: 5789018 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 14881 time: 2021-05-31 07:57:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f5cbc66c03d9cfa3613619b84d23b04478892f18b7e7e800312a8e7d0196bdaBlock Operator
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