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 5811128 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 31320776 epoch_slot_no: 43976 block_no: 5810951 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 1654 time: 2021-06-05 09:57:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93dacb45fa01b05be3bdecc4a3a6420d4760c32433fe8a27ca982a09c4c1af27Block Operator
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