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 5803374 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 31164423 epoch_slot_no: 319623 block_no: 5803197 slot_leader_id: 5679294 size: 3815 time: 2021-06-03 14:31:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x357d33bb58bd9b5c3377ce204fd2887f3a13c5eb9c7805c524b0359a05d44055Block Operator
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