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 5803688 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 31170661 epoch_slot_no: 325861 block_no: 5803511 slot_leader_id: 5734706 size: 1718 time: 2021-06-03 16:15:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a9203c7725977b6b6ba1bf1e7ffe0bf6b618a0fc7ad4a141c4309e3b0e786dbBlock Operator
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