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 5842509 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 31955219 epoch_slot_no: 246419 block_no: 5842332 slot_leader_id: 5842509 size: 4924 time: 2021-06-12 18:11:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafb15d79d0483ee2ce98f30aac856573f2ee56dcfaf641aa4ade804635c92377Block Operator
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