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 5833053 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 31765672 epoch_slot_no: 56872 block_no: 5832876 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 9162 time: 2021-06-10 13:32:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x511f22674babfa4b6dfe31b77f924f0f48f51d0c521f3172f20c44d76f1e5059Block Operator
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