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 5837316 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 31851595 epoch_slot_no: 142795 block_no: 5837139 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 12360 time: 2021-06-11 13:24:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5913a27299c7710848ea0777544891d3b081c44f14043ace57605dbf688e6daBlock Operator
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