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 5836132 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 31827440 epoch_slot_no: 118640 block_no: 5835955 slot_leader_id: 4622326 size: 1146 time: 2021-06-11 06:42:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84b67c04cca2c3f0a5988bae7d211383628d695334797aadbdebc4a2114867ffBlock Operator
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