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 5789436 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 30886125 epoch_slot_no: 41325 block_no: 5789259 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 8805 time: 2021-05-31 09:13:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c9513d7916e82b1f265f5ac20e7eb90ea90fd44b3ff16452fa4006f4ab36e02Block Operator
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