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 5822575 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 31549341 epoch_slot_no: 272541 block_no: 5822398 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 2600 time: 2021-06-08 01:27:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69b73aa1295392c44d33f2c72af01d79cdb8ef5117cec3653f9d1ef2ef0cacefBlock Operator
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