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 5825117 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 31600925 epoch_slot_no: 324125 block_no: 5824940 slot_leader_id: 5356778 size: 6558 time: 2021-06-08 15:46:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac287a5149fa9ddc13e1e9df296d2916cbfd3950830f8ad3d7fa5353481a7a46Block Operator
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