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 5831727 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 31737876 epoch_slot_no: 29076 block_no: 5831550 slot_leader_id: 5152360 size: 1335 time: 2021-06-10 05:49:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a183417dc0727bed7982575d84e4d69a7e7270f905adb3fc6666b3a10605dccBlock Operator
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