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 5836664 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 31838262 epoch_slot_no: 129462 block_no: 5836487 slot_leader_id: 4577284 size: 6255 time: 2021-06-11 09:42:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x076e41e68fa04a0f25f463122790526785a4818111254878a81d2c05113a2441Block Operator
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