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 5791235 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 30920899 epoch_slot_no: 76099 block_no: 5791058 slot_leader_id: 5394655 size: 4048 time: 2021-05-31 18:53:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x515946477fd36ae13ad676a7d4a8b5db63fd3db8a6e156eab1032a0199c2a8a6Block Operator
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