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 5798343 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 31064300 epoch_slot_no: 219500 block_no: 5798166 slot_leader_id: 4560450 size: 6697 time: 2021-06-02 10:43:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72c2f564429cee8617e438610f612a7b14a21d64af212eca2247877a45e28c1aBlock Operator
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