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 5829615 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 31693202 epoch_slot_no: 416402 block_no: 5829438 slot_leader_id: 4837242 size: 21778 time: 2021-06-09 17:24:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbef3d78a579472572b6301a65a66dba593abacca61228f7074144b680e11566Block Operator
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