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 5838785 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 31881854 epoch_slot_no: 173054 block_no: 5838608 slot_leader_id: 5575481 size: 3343 time: 2021-06-11 21:49:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b7051bf0fe60ff8ea5a812e11b142d85cf068f0b765a39056655de6bf37518eBlock Operator
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