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 5830286 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 31707348 epoch_slot_no: 430548 block_no: 5830109 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 1768 time: 2021-06-09 21:20:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefce29a807bb41933b85100aed69b0f2dd5b50b4d313ada6bd747e85a1890c0fBlock Operator
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