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 5808930 Details
Epoch: 269 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 31275974 epoch_slot_no: 431174 block_no: 5808753 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 5609 time: 2021-06-04 21:31:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x191a92f13f1238ee535a13b70b836b6efcde50dc213cbbc8d63da083923fb57dBlock Operator
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