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 5838709 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 31880260 epoch_slot_no: 171460 block_no: 5838532 slot_leader_id: 5623500 size: 2848 time: 2021-06-11 21:22:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x262e4956c2b69b121c40045f5b2942ac2896e4b6178110a7e403c31c82bb19bdBlock Operator
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