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 5837462 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 31854758 epoch_slot_no: 145958 block_no: 5837285 slot_leader_id: 5662555 size: 4957 time: 2021-06-11 14:17:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1602717d88f9075c6fb40d485ded11f29a2fbd317f556bde9f982bfa37c7271aBlock Operator
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