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 5834789 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 31800390 epoch_slot_no: 91590 block_no: 5834612 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 3507 time: 2021-06-10 23:11:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x742b87fc8fa44445f9d192fd9fe6edda9e037d01feb74402beb533652e55f0ecBlock Operator
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