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 5828693 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 31673931 epoch_slot_no: 397131 block_no: 5828516 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 4667 time: 2021-06-09 12:03:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66d65d3d0397db48ddd48520e9eefb10b9e80a2948e7bd780ddb03d2157a3398Block Operator
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