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 5837342 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 31852066 epoch_slot_no: 143266 block_no: 5837165 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 3727 time: 2021-06-11 13:32:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8adf9f8876047fa9c015212e04044b3485ab2af28775da7e36546fc2aa17a89Block Operator
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