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 5842643 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 31958249 epoch_slot_no: 249449 block_no: 5842466 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 16189 time: 2021-06-12 19:02:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec694f5a2754c0047f6c29185b264b97ca6e18e3e004c2d95b6e085aeadcaed0Block Operator
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