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 5817096 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 31438221 epoch_slot_no: 161421 block_no: 5816919 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 12775 time: 2021-06-06 18:35:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2405dbe3717c45243554a97ba9707dab5faa0f67b54aa71df8ae753984546532Block Operator
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