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 5817237 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 31441178 epoch_slot_no: 164378 block_no: 5817060 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 3404 time: 2021-06-06 19:24:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f35d341ef3fa49640a8fc71e87663ec2777e5dc450b62b8fc72b9128dc3b650Block Operator
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