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 5818677 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 31471197 epoch_slot_no: 194397 block_no: 5818500 slot_leader_id: 5574434 size: 14002 time: 2021-06-07 03:44:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ee51da653875e3f6d268c2506f3c8aa93e05df77a5b63e65957bf18b1e3478bBlock Operator
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