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 5829726 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 31695472 epoch_slot_no: 418672 block_no: 5829549 slot_leader_id: 5516984 size: 6011 time: 2021-06-09 18:02:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb01a80f529a895b9e8c5112bba06064f415608f50db07ab2593bbbb675119b27Block Operator
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