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 5815351 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 31402460 epoch_slot_no: 125660 block_no: 5815174 slot_leader_id: 5815351 size: 863 time: 2021-06-06 08:39:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4dfa9ef05a0bed2f4aecf53d65b34a1a7fe8770d65e8ae116eb4be82652a7a5Block Operator
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