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 5809146 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 31280981 epoch_slot_no: 4181 block_no: 5808969 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 16409 time: 2021-06-04 22:54:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf70e2c9ca160bcbec6975e0344ab99fff76587b7b264bb72e048a0d1a0e3a8acBlock Operator
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