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 5809995 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 31298255 epoch_slot_no: 21455 block_no: 5809818 slot_leader_id: 5688934 size: 2591 time: 2021-06-05 03:42:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad89e37b29337bae6671bd3d09a0f08de7db662f9cbea0113839292145b2b259Block Operator
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