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 5824580 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 31589961 epoch_slot_no: 313161 block_no: 5824403 slot_leader_id: 4567618 size: 7012 time: 2021-06-08 12:44:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31a9d7cee1f3b44c92ac8cb43770de8098031da09309a6b3e84d64169121e35bBlock Operator
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