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 5807232 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 31241795 epoch_slot_no: 396995 block_no: 5807055 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 13000 time: 2021-06-04 12:01:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e5eacdd4f24592228757fa67744b2ccab5be5c509c6864109516192246a26d5Block Operator
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