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 5834185 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 31787556 epoch_slot_no: 78756 block_no: 5834008 slot_leader_id: 5002858 size: 12968 time: 2021-06-10 19:37:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x813413a63802e2014dd26bdb4d30dc888058ba049cb0f30aa9971b11aacb49f7Block Operator
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