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 5812184 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 31339954 epoch_slot_no: 63154 block_no: 5812007 slot_leader_id: 4793753 size: 8796 time: 2021-06-05 15:17:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf931fcff5d80a7363fe1ad3edaf0e4a5ee17d632a1ac09313587a95d322fe0c4Block Operator
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