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 5796773 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 31033124 epoch_slot_no: 188324 block_no: 5796596 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 6753 time: 2021-06-02 02:03:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b8cef4353059afed419923664fc37693117f7ee9b50cf5b338ddfa2c2743d3eBlock Operator
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