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 5827418 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31648250 epoch_slot_no: 371450 block_no: 5827241 slot_leader_id: 5469658 size: 2016 time: 2021-06-09 04:55:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4058fa61796bfe196f895877db714870fd5087db1e3fe3a47c54b43c43f7cc9aBlock Operator
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