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 5842043 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 31946843 epoch_slot_no: 238043 block_no: 5841866 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 11018 time: 2021-06-12 15:52:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72b25499502daafe7e5e94e47a0b138dcac8fbe73f6ca85a6341d496f3983166Block Operator
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