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 5796652 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 31030603 epoch_slot_no: 185803 block_no: 5796475 slot_leader_id: 5333427 size: 3241 time: 2021-06-02 01:21:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c3ee202fa343f791591160c97a390750e14d94d538af25d99985ea9f4d0ad81Block Operator
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