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 5831411 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 31731140 epoch_slot_no: 22340 block_no: 5831234 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 4154 time: 2021-06-10 03:57:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57b85cf0be874ecc181216b5a560afa0aee3c3d075e9186b2fae9dbdca2379a9Block Operator
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