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 5827786 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 31655887 epoch_slot_no: 379087 block_no: 5827609 slot_leader_id: 5824272 size: 3185 time: 2021-06-09 07:02:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca86406cb3fded0d0144b8b49e89a9d95c0f7b8e829f7489df28ef6e7593cd39Block Operator
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