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 5816629 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31428227 epoch_slot_no: 151427 block_no: 5816452 slot_leader_id: 4577416 size: 7877 time: 2021-06-06 15:48:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb26f8e45582419478d2b8da99a5059d9cbb0ed84f56fd5048dec08fa413793dBlock Operator
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