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 5805580 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 31209201 epoch_slot_no: 364401 block_no: 5805403 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 3661 time: 2021-06-04 02:58:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4268615dae9eeac1ae483d5608f3b7577e86da4e71e765e6a4e0ca30e4acda57Block Operator
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