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 5830890 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 31720299 epoch_slot_no: 11499 block_no: 5830713 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 7625 time: 2021-06-10 00:56:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3762d00245a80f05f53218750e1e49ebd23f876cb3bc06bb25b70e5f8ef185c6Block Operator
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