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 5834329 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 31790794 epoch_slot_no: 81994 block_no: 5834152 slot_leader_id: 5512499 size: 1087 time: 2021-06-10 20:31:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91e83d7bf60ddf9bd022be10e7d4967fc0838331f62ea7325aa77be7fef40758Block Operator
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