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 5791602 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 30928218 epoch_slot_no: 83418 block_no: 5791425 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 15022 time: 2021-05-31 20:55:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x162c49caf2c68cdc5312f2a6c5604d5caa6cea765a763bd847c7182a50d091dcBlock Operator
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