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 5804771 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 31191658 epoch_slot_no: 346858 block_no: 5804594 slot_leader_id: 5386181 size: 13722 time: 2021-06-03 22:05:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd77a284aaf0ef252685dcd9b5945755f08d9d40da7d7a870b19bf588b6864f3eBlock Operator
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