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 5807628 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 31249776 epoch_slot_no: 404976 block_no: 5807451 slot_leader_id: 5110168 size: 16589 time: 2021-06-04 14:14:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3cdaca42a319ad7eeec765e6288510ca2ec5b18196d0ad15f41e69c32dd292aBlock Operator
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