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 5791959 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 30934981 epoch_slot_no: 90181 block_no: 5791782 slot_leader_id: 4576881 size: 738 time: 2021-05-31 22:47:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dfb5b58a22b54e514c139076e5deeb207577bfa78c7a82ffa1d87b1fb210837Block Operator
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