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 5841239 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 31929947 epoch_slot_no: 221147 block_no: 5841062 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 5204 time: 2021-06-12 11:10:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a6e2feb934fe73ba587b519c51387aae36add157271a25eac2b927fe76c13a1Block Operator
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