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 5801835 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 31134206 epoch_slot_no: 289406 block_no: 5801658 slot_leader_id: 5484207 size: 9086 time: 2021-06-03 06:08:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32b705d421c49475185e964b75facb5ba82f10aa30c080d8d8cfd351ce17c037Block Operator
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