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 5837563 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31856561 epoch_slot_no: 147761 block_no: 5837386 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 3252 time: 2021-06-11 14:47:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd95d85dcee7eddb5e87803816ffe6d823ef9d5783c1a3a07b3f2adb88797602bBlock Operator
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