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 5842729 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 31959736 epoch_slot_no: 250936 block_no: 5842552 slot_leader_id: 4892334 size: 10253 time: 2021-06-12 19:27:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x435f311ccb61d6f7f757ab78032d4ed0b49971b1d0e3a88e3cae747901f81a6bBlock Operator
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