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 5830243 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 31706404 epoch_slot_no: 429604 block_no: 5830066 slot_leader_id: 5358807 size: 8684 time: 2021-06-09 21:04:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d5b7dd28de8511854f71f133af0453a114913972311d0b023043ae090edd404Block Operator
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