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 5828460 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 31668950 epoch_slot_no: 392150 block_no: 5828283 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 1123 time: 2021-06-09 10:40:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa48cd2801af2088fd3dee7d8bce948e924c5fb74f6535041c1645ce3834bfc77Block Operator
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