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 5834395 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 31791883 epoch_slot_no: 83083 block_no: 5834218 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 4953 time: 2021-06-10 20:49:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ea3b3aa4d9dcfebf8c1351389ad876ed47846c29905c4ec6c2afb7229a4e277Block Operator
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