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 5818401 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 31465704 epoch_slot_no: 188904 block_no: 5818224 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 12510 time: 2021-06-07 02:13:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x244399529fe68e77d83e80fe7827a2f72b111c43442dcd83f7f892dc6bcc07b5Block Operator
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