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 5812437 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 31344737 epoch_slot_no: 67937 block_no: 5812260 slot_leader_id: 5799088 size: 8540 time: 2021-06-05 16:37:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95ec800d94e579fc55e645036ec70fed8d938c91463680c5660307b8cae3755eBlock Operator
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