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 5836085 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 31826490 epoch_slot_no: 117690 block_no: 5835908 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 4138 time: 2021-06-11 06:26:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0a34bb9d140eccb892d674896b559da885ad7f218d86ceb8ef258e9001c31f1Block Operator
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