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 5821332 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 31524132 epoch_slot_no: 247332 block_no: 5821155 slot_leader_id: 4892334 size: 21780 time: 2021-06-07 18:27:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf00a38fac5420e3a830740e9055116c1086f0363ec4030b7e3934f3d472d7e0Block Operator
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