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 5810951 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31317036 epoch_slot_no: 40236 block_no: 5810774 slot_leader_id: 5356933 size: 2450 time: 2021-06-05 08:55:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1eaa541eb0dcffd1fbe5f89acd66393fbaa5981674189530f37325d2a6809a33Block Operator
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