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 5796146 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 31020030 epoch_slot_no: 175230 block_no: 5795969 slot_leader_id: 5328939 size: 9039 time: 2021-06-01 22:25:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5ef60488303e5d0bacfe2fffb60e8b77e5dc6038f7dbb8334fe5816edb1d8a5Block Operator
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