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 5806920 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 31235891 epoch_slot_no: 391091 block_no: 5806743 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 7449 time: 2021-06-04 10:23:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x253f9294cfb7c0627c0930db2faef2ccb4a686e2ff091cd96f56b89aa2a60221Block Operator
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