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 5813874 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 31372604 epoch_slot_no: 95804 block_no: 5813697 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 489 time: 2021-06-06 00:21:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb88d96840b1c51e7c8319e965870ed89a236cfcb197b90d62c044bec49cd69dBlock Operator
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