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 5829706 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 31695122 epoch_slot_no: 418322 block_no: 5829529 slot_leader_id: 5321971 size: 21377 time: 2021-06-09 17:56:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ac5aff11a1d7fbfed4390b73b69afa1fdbeef713fbc487d02d8c7c6e4a40403Block Operator
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