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 5808427 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 31266198 epoch_slot_no: 421398 block_no: 5808250 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 15523 time: 2021-06-04 18:48:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65c4f79f09df6b8a8f8a6eb7b1f18a3acd4862303e2afdb99150fcc2264d17caBlock Operator
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