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 5826039 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 31620091 epoch_slot_no: 343291 block_no: 5825862 slot_leader_id: 4563161 size: 16440 time: 2021-06-08 21:06:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5c8c13474592f7f1e9260e4187849b375cc147b4f2c9ab81591824919959a76Block Operator
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