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 5842338 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 31952220 epoch_slot_no: 243420 block_no: 5842161 slot_leader_id: 5453531 size: 638 time: 2021-06-12 17:21:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae7c70af1cabfdbd844d7523f9f7b755b021814f55391a6417f5975fe427240fBlock Operator
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