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 5825096 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 31600251 epoch_slot_no: 323451 block_no: 5824919 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 9212 time: 2021-06-08 15:35:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f700540b874baa5505ffac6b5a025795c50de2f5b02c2c9d2cfd5177d107307Block Operator
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