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 5804288 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 31182195 epoch_slot_no: 337395 block_no: 5804111 slot_leader_id: 5386451 size: 13962 time: 2021-06-03 19:28:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfee98eb03d312026b0092e1829c53f5a1c39d85730d3dbfdeda1749d8488dd02Block Operator
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