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 5833679 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 31778445 epoch_slot_no: 69645 block_no: 5833502 slot_leader_id: 5449570 size: 12204 time: 2021-06-10 17:05:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb37488fc1604a6f2506c97af0ceb142d4ca92b4c9c95d74c0394171ce8d729e7Block Operator
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