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 5792231 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 30940305 epoch_slot_no: 95505 block_no: 5792054 slot_leader_id: 4746508 size: 16180 time: 2021-06-01 00:16:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7917cbc244a5fae46f62e9ed0b52d3f51fb530a7b13edfc2e6d92b6b88fd0ecBlock Operator
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