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 5789782 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 30892995 epoch_slot_no: 48195 block_no: 5789605 slot_leader_id: 5513673 size: 6375 time: 2021-05-31 11:08:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb07f1c093e5b743090319e00fb6d32f47b5954626ac2e731b4fab7e55db90809Block Operator
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