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 5797665 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 31050277 epoch_slot_no: 205477 block_no: 5797488 slot_leader_id: 5525475 size: 3643 time: 2021-06-02 06:49:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a213bf8959cef0746f6df38041e486d741c4375cfbec47cd690193594d320b8Block Operator
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