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 5798443 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 31066343 epoch_slot_no: 221543 block_no: 5798266 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 6762 time: 2021-06-02 11:17:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x933d8a664d7103a618e366686a2a66e31342cc539df0b513abfd547151e0e673Block Operator
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