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 5802211 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 31141228 epoch_slot_no: 296428 block_no: 5802034 slot_leader_id: 5531063 size: 2705 time: 2021-06-03 08:05:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c4f6acebbace68ecee5ca5a205ff18916a252be99c660fd7022cda88675104aBlock Operator
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