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 5823552 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 31569309 epoch_slot_no: 292509 block_no: 5823375 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 1262 time: 2021-06-08 07:00:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe507cacc77fa71e81badfcd349765ecb9ab0a695d6012ecfa672e68f740df7daBlock Operator
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