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 5833546 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 31775763 epoch_slot_no: 66963 block_no: 5833369 slot_leader_id: 5776318 size: 15899 time: 2021-06-10 16:20:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac61a3593a71ff8034442e953d5bd0bbb0c8f75958aa0b099f79bd20d3376bb6Block Operator
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