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 5825787 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 31614686 epoch_slot_no: 337886 block_no: 5825610 slot_leader_id: 4588711 size: 3031 time: 2021-06-08 19:36:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3f56c3405bbeb8bec1f05e26c377320d57d8e5cc8cf0922f638bfbd2e3f7785Block Operator
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