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 5793295 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 30961432 epoch_slot_no: 116632 block_no: 5793118 slot_leader_id: 5321971 size: 4801 time: 2021-06-01 06:08:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f5bef20f4a528df52b38081f713caead98a65511666f3c1451e91ba05cde0deBlock Operator
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