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 5817578 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 31448422 epoch_slot_no: 171622 block_no: 5817401 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 26800 time: 2021-06-06 21:25:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd02ad0464cc94a7780b88c6dab0a92056050a6c5c321b47e646e0f89f7ff854aBlock Operator
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