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 5805062 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 31198236 epoch_slot_no: 353436 block_no: 5804885 slot_leader_id: 5110168 size: 8643 time: 2021-06-03 23:55:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ec64e5891aa2f0f1c35627900ee1c66fdfeee7b4fca666b1bdd829ce975526bBlock Operator
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