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 5811868 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 31333980 epoch_slot_no: 57180 block_no: 5811691 slot_leader_id: 4576881 size: 3240 time: 2021-06-05 13:37:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80cf276ae93c097ef5913780b26650b2c17183801f0bd56a6379fbb628461334Block Operator
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