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 5809507 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 31287819 epoch_slot_no: 11019 block_no: 5809330 slot_leader_id: 5324560 size: 9353 time: 2021-06-05 00:48:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7da362f989d3bdd04b191795f69fc2d40c0ff3a65c3f8d7e088fb507e94fae36Block Operator
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