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 5802807 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 31152816 epoch_slot_no: 308016 block_no: 5802630 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 7285 time: 2021-06-03 11:18:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64966c8028e2631de2d68e2e9c3996fb0ba46ebadfbb2d7970b9e7976ddc9ca1Block Operator
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