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 5811625 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 31329981 epoch_slot_no: 53181 block_no: 5811448 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 12734 time: 2021-06-05 12:31:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ee8863e8a9e0111d92ad90a5c90228fdfe999307d13dbd10558fbc7c3ea0240Block Operator
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