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 5813834 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 31371686 epoch_slot_no: 94886 block_no: 5813657 slot_leader_id: 5704942 size: 5167 time: 2021-06-06 00:06:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe723b447f60615c71a799b17e48ef70730253ed04f00b48bb1a7543325728888Block Operator
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