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 5807174 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 31240658 epoch_slot_no: 395858 block_no: 5806997 slot_leader_id: 5771063 size: 1449 time: 2021-06-04 11:42:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x548e786e4a379010ed3dbb3473ec51cd5a47d7301a2f3b09b5d8d10f0363968cBlock Operator
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