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 5790551 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 30908091 epoch_slot_no: 63291 block_no: 5790374 slot_leader_id: 5328939 size: 35785 time: 2021-05-31 15:19:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebecf7eba3495f30a689a5ff6e6af6fe7882f7a22276f8f682430f87930b554cBlock Operator
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