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 5832180 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 31748151 epoch_slot_no: 39351 block_no: 5832003 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 6459 time: 2021-06-10 08:40:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x420e8d4a08eff6209dc4def74c07df4024a3395eca0b47105f78a905cef6b835Block Operator
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