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 5842701 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 31959204 epoch_slot_no: 250404 block_no: 5842524 slot_leader_id: 5387039 size: 18788 time: 2021-06-12 19:18:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bb53f27bda705b042935189fcf959e87960fe777c094da4afdde1e2d9cde7d9Block Operator
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