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 5811883 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 31334228 epoch_slot_no: 57428 block_no: 5811706 slot_leader_id: 4567618 size: 1045 time: 2021-06-05 13:41:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6915711e4409b4556ee2322fb33a3cb7994161fd0ac8654cf8c85c89951674d2Block Operator
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