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 5841389 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 31933080 epoch_slot_no: 224280 block_no: 5841212 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 686 time: 2021-06-12 12:02:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x563530b58756e926cc6016a6759e6af44809fdabb5435f3dc7222aa54b81ee97Block Operator
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