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 5815291 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 31401110 epoch_slot_no: 124310 block_no: 5815114 slot_leader_id: 5454053 size: 4502 time: 2021-06-06 08:16:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe91e48360358aba3534560a9b70869c1afbbc5f501dcdd49838c1bb076bc014fBlock Operator
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