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 5809692 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 31291675 epoch_slot_no: 14875 block_no: 5809515 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 4857 time: 2021-06-05 01:52:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce1b2a2f9baf9fd63aa154933954fcb70294e55b76d758f8a002740bff1ab17dBlock Operator
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