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 5825378 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 31605821 epoch_slot_no: 329021 block_no: 5825201 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 16859 time: 2021-06-08 17:08:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74188f1dc4a7ce4f804fda2bf3205398d2f2b7c7a808d8bf8d9827e688d3c6c0Block Operator
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