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 5805528 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 31208122 epoch_slot_no: 363322 block_no: 5805351 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 15644 time: 2021-06-04 02:40:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x745941b6d07bf4528c2c73de3677c2c89339e2e3ba80dd6c77589258ebc9c40bBlock Operator
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