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 5820139 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 31500377 epoch_slot_no: 223577 block_no: 5819962 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 1969 time: 2021-06-07 11:51:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd84e958f5c284f39cbafa87e8b078ee090e28d12a41c93bb3e60f805f6c0870bBlock Operator
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