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 5816261 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 31421174 epoch_slot_no: 144374 block_no: 5816084 slot_leader_id: 4630639 size: 5033 time: 2021-06-06 13:51:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c439590fcc4f0faf3fcadee457e2854992254583ae55f224e576b5ca3cb9a0cBlock Operator
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