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 5842186 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 31949498 epoch_slot_no: 240698 block_no: 5842009 slot_leader_id: 5377724 size: 4428 time: 2021-06-12 16:36:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9858a6e6fd4dfb580b82002311430f283587dcd9875fa6eeb7152ecd56e1eea9Block Operator
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