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 5818369 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 31465057 epoch_slot_no: 188257 block_no: 5818192 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 5251 time: 2021-06-07 02:02:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f00927d406519b38a89b5198a4e9b2eba0f73ebfc3977ff2198ab1850f52a80Block Operator
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