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 5827305 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 31646057 epoch_slot_no: 369257 block_no: 5827128 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 3204 time: 2021-06-09 04:19:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a44858ac3a87393a218eec4b27b6ed171c39eb22d13f341924a07fa4e62880bBlock Operator
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