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 5832964 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31763981 epoch_slot_no: 55181 block_no: 5832787 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 4141 time: 2021-06-10 13:04:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x871bf8a32b8a88c58827c6fab0c4dc462d442451b642dc2369297af12807082aBlock Operator
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