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 5794967 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 30995765 epoch_slot_no: 150965 block_no: 5794790 slot_leader_id: 5661323 size: 17918 time: 2021-06-01 15:40:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ac5a93ffbc991b673786a6452220e9da7eb2f35dceb5d7ac01c8f84ab4b1642Block Operator
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