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 5790041 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 30897745 epoch_slot_no: 52945 block_no: 5789864 slot_leader_id: 4576881 size: 11375 time: 2021-05-31 12:27:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a6251df199ec8362825275889cc20459949c4add8d74a6de3df20ce2a397bebBlock Operator
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