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 5818143 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 31460556 epoch_slot_no: 183756 block_no: 5817966 slot_leader_id: 5616726 size: 2222 time: 2021-06-07 00:47:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa31479f826780a8f93c45483006b121423b42a5ef313b8fdba725c2c5afdb1e0Block Operator
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