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 5826137 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31621854 epoch_slot_no: 345054 block_no: 5825960 slot_leader_id: 5128287 size: 2590 time: 2021-06-08 21:35:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77829249be1b430b4db46d00b7e1db8194a743b4236c3ba8aae067138205b4caBlock Operator
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