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 5794295 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 30982381 epoch_slot_no: 137581 block_no: 5794118 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 7296 time: 2021-06-01 11:57:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf70cc5ce4e137284ca76a6ecf8b4104826b4a9d8ce4b27ac10e6456b66b4e10bBlock Operator
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