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 5810559 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 31309846 epoch_slot_no: 33046 block_no: 5810382 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 17453 time: 2021-06-05 06:55:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf1558a2eaba080be3bf8606a0bca7d2d1689e6e0c8c65f52dead32c6b2317e4Block Operator
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