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 5830877 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 31719953 epoch_slot_no: 11153 block_no: 5830700 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 18759 time: 2021-06-10 00:50:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89fbf8f4cd0ed354aa516dabd472b9f69f99eae72c9571dbc88371e22996bda1Block Operator
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