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 5798038 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 31057909 epoch_slot_no: 213109 block_no: 5797861 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 3952 time: 2021-06-02 08:56:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x919bb448624d3ebe08de56da3eba54389f452a79ce56eade2bebba7de7e08b15Block Operator
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