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 5805555 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 31208772 epoch_slot_no: 363972 block_no: 5805378 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 8018 time: 2021-06-04 02:51:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8215a5010738d69283eeb8c4884a7572d3d862b3c73ea904badd1d1fe148018dBlock Operator
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