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 5795601 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 31008575 epoch_slot_no: 163775 block_no: 5795424 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 32330 time: 2021-06-01 19:14:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07939b43d824d9d4722e1e79854b0df5a4e08b5627cf8d6437a0c021b4ba14c1Block Operator
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