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 5807881 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 31255126 epoch_slot_no: 410326 block_no: 5807704 slot_leader_id: 5648476 size: 28693 time: 2021-06-04 15:43:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03cf0b373347dd29d78a74888bbcd422f0b89f4399fabef16d60459e8c2e4e4aBlock Operator
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