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 5804434 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 31185117 epoch_slot_no: 340317 block_no: 5804257 slot_leader_id: 4733861 size: 5242 time: 2021-06-03 20:16:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x138f731765bd1f8daabdae9a7254aa398170004043748dc29eca9a0b5593e19bBlock Operator
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