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 5789539 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 30888155 epoch_slot_no: 43355 block_no: 5789362 slot_leader_id: 4563239 size: 7525 time: 2021-05-31 09:47:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x345191c0049d96a84c8695d939183ff707ab406f3d644a773d37dbe49f00c0a4Block Operator
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