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 5796052 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 31017992 epoch_slot_no: 173192 block_no: 5795875 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 14732 time: 2021-06-01 21:51:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x067d6ff1c067d72e205f6a36b50267280317c647d83a9dcc82f00046175e05d1Block Operator
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