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 5835337 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 31811596 epoch_slot_no: 102796 block_no: 5835160 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 2640 time: 2021-06-11 02:18:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdd996805ec773ef4374b7ee93de00663fb7692d339e8b02051e4f0929d9558aBlock Operator
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