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 5825929 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 31617437 epoch_slot_no: 340637 block_no: 5825752 slot_leader_id: 5609487 size: 1906 time: 2021-06-08 20:22:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d2bade0358525287d8a80678355b20ff6cc5c623ff4c35bad3707cf49ef970fBlock Operator
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