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 5831579 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 31734688 epoch_slot_no: 25888 block_no: 5831402 slot_leader_id: 5793051 size: 16667 time: 2021-06-10 04:56:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65e4ee0ad7a778089b248fd17c2ce293851ddbbd94756e61c9d86f89013118abBlock Operator
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