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 5835182 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 31808493 epoch_slot_no: 99693 block_no: 5835005 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 6385 time: 2021-06-11 01:26:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2df776f96096b816abef65d6807f94e999c1670c54a998323d6056a5cd0ee8b9Block Operator
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