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 5807244 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 31242143 epoch_slot_no: 397343 block_no: 5807067 slot_leader_id: 5517660 size: 10202 time: 2021-06-04 12:07:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfea631624f1b4ea62961783e9a4747c3061f1a8be458d0cb16f6f0a1b09a6cf6Block Operator
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