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 5818831 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 31474297 epoch_slot_no: 197497 block_no: 5818654 slot_leader_id: 5818831 size: 1346 time: 2021-06-07 04:36:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0c37a98bbd84ef885d113db4a639c01187bce9cbae33b1c9ed6eeef5914eeebBlock Operator
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