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 5837623 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 31857722 epoch_slot_no: 148922 block_no: 5837446 slot_leader_id: 5698188 size: 2191 time: 2021-06-11 15:06:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6309b8bf22f9f45a2a78964ad9ceb1c8e9e76f750d59016ef1972045cdb9c17Block Operator
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