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 5842356 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 31952598 epoch_slot_no: 243798 block_no: 5842179 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 11778 time: 2021-06-12 17:28:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6f26408bf117f002560728161df342de1a5575c4c16146529bd9b4e3b6c16dbBlock Operator
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