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 5815431 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 31403803 epoch_slot_no: 127003 block_no: 5815254 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 11622 time: 2021-06-06 09:01:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc71e3d08746eef98cfad796467d362b5d59eb8251e279b7589d6425ee482923eBlock Operator
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