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 5816296 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 31421795 epoch_slot_no: 144995 block_no: 5816119 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 5842 time: 2021-06-06 14:01:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe82c5c147b443ad08eb3f4dedb3c510d3c298767ed4f43d26d93750a75b262fBlock Operator
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