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 5802801 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 31152635 epoch_slot_no: 307835 block_no: 5802624 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 9515 time: 2021-06-03 11:15:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3d6a48c52288229498c7a6c80c011f0b6e1c6211a5c7708f310234f5c117844Block Operator
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