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 5803249 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 31161805 epoch_slot_no: 317005 block_no: 5803072 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 8201 time: 2021-06-03 13:48:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd06684291b95819415984bf3c23c0b8e295b8755c52a7b4faadf2c73ee4a3e0aBlock Operator
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