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 5821105 Details
Epoch: 270Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 31519505
epoch_slot_no: 242705
block_no: 5820928
slot_leader_id: 5688247
size: 9063
time: 2021-06-07 17:09:56
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbc664aae4534c7a5d6f77d5d415c0d82404af1af8cc908f3b140c23a70435621
Block Operator
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