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 5797032 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 31037914 epoch_slot_no: 193114 block_no: 5796855 slot_leader_id: 4727750 size: 1648 time: 2021-06-02 03:23:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c555138318b5b0ef259f0c4e79bdebc89f03013d03e1853593e44348ca1e214Block Operator
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