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 5836894 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 31842691 epoch_slot_no: 133891 block_no: 5836717 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 7039 time: 2021-06-11 10:56:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd28daf23aff258cb68cbb22cd546cce941cc883e87d4eead90eca4d935d76e54Block Operator
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