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 5798462 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 31066629 epoch_slot_no: 221829 block_no: 5798285 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 6311 time: 2021-06-02 11:22:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cfbda36e1361a03e4b15ab1e4359463af19cd6ebc41546b939bb7e99cb5b83fBlock Operator
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