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 5830884 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 31720158 epoch_slot_no: 11358 block_no: 5830707 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 13630 time: 2021-06-10 00:54:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2343393b5d160eed965c4275e6dcf55faa46012c6b4e558e44573671519ea986Block Operator
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