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 5830562 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 31713058 epoch_slot_no: 4258 block_no: 5830385 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 5798 time: 2021-06-09 22:55:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c7ee345db8e160f2cffd11402d69c60c3f7bae9a3db94af22d022ac03a38194Block Operator
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