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 5803999 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 31176757 epoch_slot_no: 331957 block_no: 5803822 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 4878 time: 2021-06-03 17:57:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe55a33f31be9182391887a8b04c2f65f96a44bc14db85e8fb52a231540750feaBlock Operator
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