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 5803170 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 31160174 epoch_slot_no: 315374 block_no: 5802993 slot_leader_id: 5623500 size: 1202 time: 2021-06-03 13:21:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc91a57f8fb6629911523d38640e17211fb83200c8df039f4f837291361bd2ddBlock Operator
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