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 5821696 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 31531715 epoch_slot_no: 254915 block_no: 5821519 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 14621 time: 2021-06-07 20:33:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d5b642da094ab231d3c30ea53ac4f56c3c81b055d211a2efefa0a2ecb13dde2Block Operator
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