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 5837621 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31857710 epoch_slot_no: 148910 block_no: 5837444 slot_leader_id: 5512399 size: 8261 time: 2021-06-11 15:06:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefdad894f5b41476cc5844b715a2e60faa166cdf488dc67fe42dd31e4835e91dBlock Operator
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