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 5834040 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 31785110 epoch_slot_no: 76310 block_no: 5833863 slot_leader_id: 4690935 size: 1745 time: 2021-06-10 18:56:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44c1905faa4a777febe05c70e00c0baca30b4b6bbc64f73aa50978ec3e5484d6Block Operator
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