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 5842614 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 31957731 epoch_slot_no: 248931 block_no: 5842437 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 7758 time: 2021-06-12 18:53:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53c5b86da3d073015e84da0d7e8192e01b57ce0de2cfe4ee82ebe7dac0198503Block Operator
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