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 5810070 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 31299805 epoch_slot_no: 23005 block_no: 5809893 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 2904 time: 2021-06-05 04:08:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb43581948a3c4fb6bf020e81a9a2b24a5febe258d6983f853a3116a1de585a8aBlock Operator
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