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 5797521 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 31047626 epoch_slot_no: 202826 block_no: 5797344 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 7058 time: 2021-06-02 06:05:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99b83cf20868b58a8e3dab3d60c7a39870e68103b91403d946141d12a6a2d8e8Block Operator
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