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 5790666 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 30909993 epoch_slot_no: 65193 block_no: 5790489 slot_leader_id: 5682411 size: 4898 time: 2021-05-31 15:51:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x859a387e168118a1d8e197ca68266654d1e79f1f528cd69103e78d8ecc7bfdb7Block Operator
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