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 5796910 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 31035695 epoch_slot_no: 190895 block_no: 5796733 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 12196 time: 2021-06-02 02:46:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fd8504aab1c2537ca8c6dc8ead8de3e59425fc98fb3a74340e500afe983df45Block Operator
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