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 5820936 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 31516488 epoch_slot_no: 239688 block_no: 5820759 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 4109 time: 2021-06-07 16:19:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6035dbdb53d1f50693a165eec6b31c87a15c2eacab7cfc923287bc63834c5f49Block Operator
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