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 5827275 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 31645394 epoch_slot_no: 368594 block_no: 5827098 slot_leader_id: 4582798 size: 6477 time: 2021-06-09 04:08:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4af0917188a3146a64fa35bc8af4c7c6124b4a8c929559daec2c3e6af79ca529Block Operator
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