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 5813829 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 31371614 epoch_slot_no: 94814 block_no: 5813652 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 3789 time: 2021-06-06 00:05:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b41dddb2fdd669c14cf5a8cfbfc94acd2f9586a856c666090403539cd1ecc18Block Operator
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