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 5803942 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 31175513 epoch_slot_no: 330713 block_no: 5803765 slot_leader_id: 5652807 size: 22991 time: 2021-06-03 17:36:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd6bfe2eb70fb740002a9ad12855f456c498cb0688720be326e3a45c25ca3736Block Operator
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