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 5805219 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 31201308 epoch_slot_no: 356508 block_no: 5805042 slot_leader_id: 5371588 size: 16030 time: 2021-06-04 00:46:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf701e7e2063bfbe6555d46e03fda572daa15ecd05a721879595d1f6418b0ffdcBlock Operator
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