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 5837380 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 31853043 epoch_slot_no: 144243 block_no: 5837203 slot_leader_id: 5038699 size: 1398 time: 2021-06-11 13:48:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e48869f6d3ee2ab33e1912bf26e04a1e3a376eb3dca5cd5b5503cbfaa32de09Block Operator
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