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 5839219 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 31890072 epoch_slot_no: 181272 block_no: 5839042 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 5526 time: 2021-06-12 00:06:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47b0c162bdd7e54589e3ded896920b979e113516100390bed2a89bdf541f662fBlock Operator
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