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 5807581 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 31248759 epoch_slot_no: 403959 block_no: 5807404 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 12229 time: 2021-06-04 13:57:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48f88ab8645eb3052083a44616a70d2fb12926545be28bd8d95ff35fde92f9fbBlock Operator
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