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 5834915 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 31802977 epoch_slot_no: 94177 block_no: 5834738 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 4682 time: 2021-06-10 23:54:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe8d4a7efdee54ad67a1c12238a1a6d178cfb926a599d521b80b0f9bd93933a4Block Operator
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