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 5804567 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 31187337 epoch_slot_no: 342537 block_no: 5804390 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 11153 time: 2021-06-03 20:53:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94697d3ba73ce03d1536a1910443539d331534cef09942c691e319039a0f37e9Block Operator
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