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 5801205 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 31121341 epoch_slot_no: 276541 block_no: 5801028 slot_leader_id: 5246570 size: 12519 time: 2021-06-03 02:33:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63f33cd7186b77e4abb8ab28da7584d7289c27146574e8507fb8b48e56c87a7bBlock Operator
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