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 5833927 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 31782803 epoch_slot_no: 74003 block_no: 5833750 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 5959 time: 2021-06-10 18:18:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8d91324a095f59956ee6a4ef5605e422d5a15ba031b7ec0ac15796fd6f0a462Block Operator
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