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 5802348 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31143807 epoch_slot_no: 299007 block_no: 5802171 slot_leader_id: 4640685 size: 6505 time: 2021-06-03 08:48:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaf38a0a48576f114fd46a964057cb9bdc6d3b00a0d17529e8773a4e9aa509f0Block Operator
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