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 5834484 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 31793929 epoch_slot_no: 85129 block_no: 5834307 slot_leader_id: 5138150 size: 1763 time: 2021-06-10 21:23:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4af16cf81477f5fcdf5dd04d3a0375c5f6db838ceb4715eae0b13475efae78c0Block Operator
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