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 5799877 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 31095368 epoch_slot_no: 250568 block_no: 5799700 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 427 time: 2021-06-02 19:20:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52302f1b3e8b1b42dcc04edbfdb8eb67ce26544a1c942178a7e458819479bd52Block Operator
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