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 5793526 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 30966704 epoch_slot_no: 121904 block_no: 5793349 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 17367 time: 2021-06-01 07:36:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0af42d2d454ccca95822ca596e1bff5133ea873d53b31d99219ae11f527532b7Block Operator
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