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 5837346 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 31852180 epoch_slot_no: 143380 block_no: 5837169 slot_leader_id: 5616726 size: 9316 time: 2021-06-11 13:34:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c591d32cae055602928c20912e025b8f99b49f86b22cc7a8c6727aa8a78687dBlock Operator
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