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 5802472 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 31146115 epoch_slot_no: 301315 block_no: 5802295 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 2578 time: 2021-06-03 09:26:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6ae413e4e41e789fcf9b20f4a7043861c1fbb5b19bac3224b7b79967338ccdaBlock Operator
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