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 5811242 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 31322955 epoch_slot_no: 46155 block_no: 5811065 slot_leader_id: 5654608 size: 1470 time: 2021-06-05 10:34:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fb4aacf68a4de5704457fa852b48db1feb3e662246a4abf1737afb2802463a3Block Operator
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