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 5819049 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 31478556 epoch_slot_no: 201756 block_no: 5818872 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 6129 time: 2021-06-07 05:47:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76841aa77810649d6ec71deb8695f36ce616fe16ee8544a15147a03408bf86cfBlock Operator
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