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 5825394 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 31606177 epoch_slot_no: 329377 block_no: 5825217 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 9178 time: 2021-06-08 17:14:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeddd6968f36c2823221fef06914d6ef1a1fac41cf93dd444e587f0a48794c0c4Block Operator
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