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 5829017 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 31680553 epoch_slot_no: 403753 block_no: 5828840 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 2632 time: 2021-06-09 13:54:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45c3e39847cb93249de8f6d995c432928961002d4210e85c77834e0e5e74709aBlock Operator
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