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 5794276 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 30982090 epoch_slot_no: 137290 block_no: 5794099 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 30778 time: 2021-06-01 11:53:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c2e4ef3a8623352472b83ceedec2a9fe5b0d119a913cc737e4b5f17740d1b45Block Operator
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