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 5807779 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 31252906 epoch_slot_no: 408106 block_no: 5807602 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 12545 time: 2021-06-04 15:06:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6011533fb015263368b20906ca38d434976de175011cc6c4b3dbed0d3d595993Block Operator
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