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 5836489 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 31834779 epoch_slot_no: 125979 block_no: 5836312 slot_leader_id: 5240097 size: 3699 time: 2021-06-11 08:44:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34dc70c8c64d030da00725466a3b4568d34d5fb8fa7b298b40fb1f6f3650a023Block Operator
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