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 5820189 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 31501252 epoch_slot_no: 224452 block_no: 5820012 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 7760 time: 2021-06-07 12:05:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5172c2d925cc317391054e99e0971d303d6657384e5df1c82388f8e3d1269f87Block Operator
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