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 5812738 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31350689 epoch_slot_no: 73889 block_no: 5812561 slot_leader_id: 5110168 size: 4368 time: 2021-06-05 18:16:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19e657cdc2ddfa2f8c6ddb1aa1c64681557be6e0c10dc64766cff0cde443a91dBlock Operator
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