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 5837254 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 31849931 epoch_slot_no: 141131 block_no: 5837077 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 2125 time: 2021-06-11 12:57:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x750fb6fb8209391288705182aad10db1eb532a2b599eb1a9616843488c01d24fBlock Operator
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