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 5841117 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 31927338 epoch_slot_no: 218538 block_no: 5840940 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 4847 time: 2021-06-12 10:27:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3348326cb3e0385f4718fdcd722c2661d622f0c6c908cbf89a40228a43282d74Block Operator
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