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 5796468 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31026748 epoch_slot_no: 181948 block_no: 5796291 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 3360 time: 2021-06-02 00:17:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45e0f0b70ff57bb24fa0a32d1688dd2973871126b4fbd8feaae6cea89b7705efBlock Operator
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