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 5834691 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 31798320 epoch_slot_no: 89520 block_no: 5834514 slot_leader_id: 4556309 size: 11926 time: 2021-06-10 22:36:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31c5634fe8f307ca0ba5618a3e9246273168f2a44f828f072e54c63c3914107eBlock Operator
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