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 5804885 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 31194230 epoch_slot_no: 349430 block_no: 5804708 slot_leader_id: 4567618 size: 4916 time: 2021-06-03 22:48:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd8c6c48069ab16992dabaae72a8f627c345544fd09176fd4dca3167a190c4d1Block Operator
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