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 5818169 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31461057 epoch_slot_no: 184257 block_no: 5817992 slot_leader_id: 5736462 size: 1957 time: 2021-06-07 00:55:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a1364292268dd2aa34df71ed81e286a05c69dcff9330e9df057d12fc84bc834Block Operator
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