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 5841938 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 31944761 epoch_slot_no: 235961 block_no: 5841761 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 17743 time: 2021-06-12 15:17:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2fa593c37d8955fdb3f12269aad993cd49f193bec3125d25557a1a6d3f0e6fdBlock Operator
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