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 5796251 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 31021883 epoch_slot_no: 177083 block_no: 5796074 slot_leader_id: 5525475 size: 8194 time: 2021-06-01 22:56:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x433265d625f68e4afd8a2b30f51b185a68df43aa8c54028698aec4cb04aa5d40Block Operator
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