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 5795450 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31005521 epoch_slot_no: 160721 block_no: 5795273 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 2053 time: 2021-06-01 18:23:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc42b17ad023da3df328c39b5b5903d5e7b47d1414f39780379b4e6d558dbea3aBlock Operator
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