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 5796066 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31018276 epoch_slot_no: 173476 block_no: 5795889 slot_leader_id: 5695286 size: 3604 time: 2021-06-01 21:56:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17e920f23a907a999e048f59d47d0eeea4168b8bde5732f9e93b2925b47fcf26Block Operator
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