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 5817300 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 31442322 epoch_slot_no: 165522 block_no: 5817123 slot_leader_id: 5817300 size: 6559 time: 2021-06-06 19:43:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa91307a92546013c0f277219ce344c5723474f9e3daabfb62cbffc8712a0123dBlock Operator
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