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 5823457 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 31567461 epoch_slot_no: 290661 block_no: 5823280 slot_leader_id: 4577627 size: 33888 time: 2021-06-08 06:29:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5675803a6a925c9f27957fbda0a54a59e33aa1b359e45e7e9e08bf4772237e59Block Operator
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