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 5800667 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 31110933 epoch_slot_no: 266133 block_no: 5800490 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 13777 time: 2021-06-02 23:40:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6ec375f5a8664d114dc39dd945f7336ec068652a34f2633ad7c82042da06986Block Operator
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