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 5837620 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31857693 epoch_slot_no: 148893 block_no: 5837443 slot_leader_id: 5333427 size: 3236 time: 2021-06-11 15:06:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2735433a3442bb5cb016591f0bed4938f8322774aada57e2588f768cc476f1a3Block Operator
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