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 5825739 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 31613447 epoch_slot_no: 336647 block_no: 5825562 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 24769 time: 2021-06-08 19:15:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86e64f7fec69cd2a5368d8347646854ef462829c5c38e0bae118ff8cc059fa1eBlock Operator
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