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 5807171 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 31240529 epoch_slot_no: 395729 block_no: 5806994 slot_leader_id: 5024150 size: 11975 time: 2021-06-04 11:40:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d8dcdbfcd78cd6b17caba1aca1bf73b00570b06e3a372f5bb807f1b2f43701dBlock Operator
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