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 5838022 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 31866330 epoch_slot_no: 157530 block_no: 5837845 slot_leader_id: 5784339 size: 9443 time: 2021-06-11 17:30:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e2e0ac72c4bf1f0411ac9a9da9416be0938d7148280f37a3c380e4b5057d794Block Operator
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