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 5808464 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 31266824 epoch_slot_no: 422024 block_no: 5808287 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 21461 time: 2021-06-04 18:58:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd51de57aa29b6dd049bbd0c6e4c65215bb8086f9fd6e8f3006044e5c0108c9ecBlock Operator
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