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 5817740 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31451702 epoch_slot_no: 174902 block_no: 5817563 slot_leader_id: 5433649 size: 2159 time: 2021-06-06 22:19:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe4b3e6b981bb71a8fb21ac7c82a89efbbd9c6be00598b6d034bb3af280526c5Block Operator
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