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 5823280 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 31563856 epoch_slot_no: 287056 block_no: 5823103 slot_leader_id: 5784375 size: 1390 time: 2021-06-08 05:29:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb7a44ec779e15c52e5deac1713c5d1a05f2242938908f47d921b13a56f191faBlock Operator
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