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 5816192 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 31419930 epoch_slot_no: 143130 block_no: 5816015 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 8210 time: 2021-06-06 13:30:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaa469529d6aacdcb2ba0c09f7f5b6f8b9b150ed9c931f38ee6b7570b85980a5Block Operator
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