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 5808765 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 31272910 epoch_slot_no: 428110 block_no: 5808588 slot_leader_id: 5705796 size: 21257 time: 2021-06-04 20:40:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x657d85e1a3cda80ce5d4392381cb6ba69986c579c229601fd16418d6495c7038Block Operator
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