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 5832311 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 31750976 epoch_slot_no: 42176 block_no: 5832134 slot_leader_id: 5688934 size: 3457 time: 2021-06-10 09:27:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3103d1538286861e75867ab553c2db04c66573aa6b1e3e95fe3bccda910dae8Block Operator
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