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 5816242 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31420732 epoch_slot_no: 143932 block_no: 5816065 slot_leader_id: 5152773 size: 3670 time: 2021-06-06 13:43:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2523e7626aa53ec6e6a9b7082424b12c4f08c0ee3cfe2e851c79a998e1339be3Block Operator
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