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 5834791 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 31800446 epoch_slot_no: 91646 block_no: 5834614 slot_leader_id: 4649134 size: 5380 time: 2021-06-10 23:12:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a0b664b9f7e9a12625f05b17018913c06b7592a0af90dc85c73fdff111a7ba8Block Operator
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