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 5810443 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 31307307 epoch_slot_no: 30507 block_no: 5810266 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 11430 time: 2021-06-05 06:13:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15799ed68b7c21db1d40fc30f48044819c77570df6e81cca87cf96d86629375cBlock Operator
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