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 5834741 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 31799686 epoch_slot_no: 90886 block_no: 5834564 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 3061 time: 2021-06-10 22:59:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe56123a439fde53722d41b68b8a64036267bbb2c835f474445c59d777750a590Block Operator
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