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 5835390 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 31812709 epoch_slot_no: 103909 block_no: 5835213 slot_leader_id: 5587949 size: 20214 time: 2021-06-11 02:36:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0eb6096f67e303a50de54e964c95c8be29015f178dc3fa7934482c13226753c8Block Operator
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