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 5812727 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 31350376 epoch_slot_no: 73576 block_no: 5812550 slot_leader_id: 5469658 size: 3251 time: 2021-06-05 18:11:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf88048fcd18accc53400acf1ba8421c7a47dd30bb7e3a6a43e28dbec06a8460Block Operator
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