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 5817748 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 31451989 epoch_slot_no: 175189 block_no: 5817571 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 19590 time: 2021-06-06 22:24:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1c30fbbe27703e4315d88dcb018da73994d2446fa254dc0d9eb01e2271ecd35Block Operator
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