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 5799861 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 31095070 epoch_slot_no: 250270 block_no: 5799684 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 36007 time: 2021-06-02 19:16:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae1ed971979c4521b43663fbfd409e159f06c4270d815859bdcd6086d3ea1afdBlock Operator
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