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 5794855 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 30993411 epoch_slot_no: 148611 block_no: 5794678 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 7649 time: 2021-06-01 15:01:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d23f81f197e5cc78df6d3bee451cde6be037d96a49d97760995899f5e306058Block Operator
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