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 5808694 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 31271582 epoch_slot_no: 426782 block_no: 5808517 slot_leader_id: 5321841 size: 5206 time: 2021-06-04 20:17:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68d2640b11f995e1fff3bc183d50f3108efad5773a9598894feeeb75fa7c8c98Block Operator
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