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 5838217 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 31870496 epoch_slot_no: 161696 block_no: 5838040 slot_leader_id: 5386810 size: 244 time: 2021-06-11 18:39:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77e405321e311f7afb394632e13c056e5265b8db80acf9dc39d6bd634296f292Block Operator
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