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 5799529 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 31088144 epoch_slot_no: 243344 block_no: 5799352 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 18233 time: 2021-06-02 17:20:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf35861062641dc915fdde3704146bdd98461922b28cdcc938d3fcf26eb1dfca2Block Operator
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