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 5810735 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 31313074 epoch_slot_no: 36274 block_no: 5810558 slot_leader_id: 5638558 size: 6659 time: 2021-06-05 07:49:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefd86903298a4eef1c724f0abd5d976a55a2c0f6ceda0ee862c9fbdcd2b49eedBlock Operator
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