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 5805438 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 31206253 epoch_slot_no: 361453 block_no: 5805261 slot_leader_id: 4607687 size: 6675 time: 2021-06-04 02:09:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7ab84b2281de47dfb7bab6b8dcf07195f62a57c961a398a38cd01e449179c9cBlock Operator
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