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 5841713 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 31939768 epoch_slot_no: 230968 block_no: 5841536 slot_leader_id: 5618665 size: 590 time: 2021-06-12 13:54:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2154d3f027cb1342fe6c8e4ba25a333379ee625d31b86129783e3b0a4b5d0cf6Block Operator
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