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 5799812 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 31093932 epoch_slot_no: 249132 block_no: 5799635 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 20991 time: 2021-06-02 18:57:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe5aacaf62f74e4317a1673316cdb39b903a48715804ef4bf82a1084670f4741Block Operator
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