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 5809721 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 31292361 epoch_slot_no: 15561 block_no: 5809544 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 9198 time: 2021-06-05 02:04:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f5bc0367d9ad2920bbcb561f8a9c9f57920f443fb5550f94dac5fca0cd0ca1cBlock Operator
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