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 5829294 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 31686305 epoch_slot_no: 409505 block_no: 5829117 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 1383 time: 2021-06-09 15:29:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba039fa4fb928df9dd14cb9ed0db57dc9eee96493930e30c0fec2c60e4f6da89Block Operator
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