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 5819480 Details
Epoch: 270Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 31486929
epoch_slot_no: 210129
block_no: 5819303
slot_leader_id: 5575371
size: 4381
time: 2021-06-07 08:07:00
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2486c803a06afee666be976bf5d91937deb5aa77e762cb96b05236380a30af4d
Block Operator
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