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 5809870 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 31295504 epoch_slot_no: 18704 block_no: 5809693 slot_leader_id: 5686400 size: 11019 time: 2021-06-05 02:56:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed5dbcbe213be2254e630822e90760c1cd28e1b42d3892d675f7b5d3ee755981Block Operator
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