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 5801117 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 31119752 epoch_slot_no: 274952 block_no: 5800940 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 15189 time: 2021-06-03 02:07:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ddb32ea1c3337b9dad7990bed2bc7e2aa30b19603056d1493a559232f84c82cBlock Operator
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