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 5817579 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 31448462 epoch_slot_no: 171662 block_no: 5817402 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 8393 time: 2021-06-06 21:25:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90f5bd87b0971cdb4712d7d0d234e3be5ed7e5c32fe0294eab475735f2a3f74bBlock Operator
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