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 5830395 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 31709713 epoch_slot_no: 913 block_no: 5830218 slot_leader_id: 5307848 size: 13351 time: 2021-06-09 22:00:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9a6f19bc74cc13c6c8e415d6a31f9e0a75aab857fdc5cbde5c1554ba181485dBlock Operator
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