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 5799352 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 31084713 epoch_slot_no: 239913 block_no: 5799175 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 5349 time: 2021-06-02 16:23:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26933a72db6d1bf813b145b92f7264e203b9eea7dc23c2f85e197376efe1be2dBlock Operator
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