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 5812690 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 31349718 epoch_slot_no: 72918 block_no: 5812513 slot_leader_id: 5799129 size: 3052 time: 2021-06-05 18:00:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc4a1cab71500881865b9d37ef63d59286e186e8b5a5b94bce837460283c9665Block Operator
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