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 5791560 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 30927348 epoch_slot_no: 82548 block_no: 5791383 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 29639 time: 2021-05-31 20:40:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47ae34b46008994938a55bfb1e6004ab758559515dd9b2a9da4b1faaa0ccf8b8Block Operator
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