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 5826331 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 31625785 epoch_slot_no: 348985 block_no: 5826154 slot_leader_id: 5654232 size: 30125 time: 2021-06-08 22:41:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x492c386003f97168b78ac9f8524e34b374bbd7042265aff481f9a474665e2f06Block Operator
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