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 5821841 Details
Epoch: 270Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 31534276
epoch_slot_no: 257476
block_no: 5821664
slot_leader_id: 5257656
size: 6784
time: 2021-06-07 21:16:07
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5c43fa6d6d2a0855643c91f12f26c0b3f49da93e6205a62fdf4cb58579405256
Block Operator
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