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 5818307 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 31463779 epoch_slot_no: 186979 block_no: 5818130 slot_leader_id: 5618759 size: 1128 time: 2021-06-07 01:41:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1eed490bf6ca8c653f45c8c3fb21f072c1f26b9a8072c9014787fd1f46829143Block Operator
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