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 5842862 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 31962567 epoch_slot_no: 253767 block_no: 5842685 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 3690 time: 2021-06-12 20:14:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x735c9fad0cd44f93c80a4642013f917815d096f99b3d18bf4e0e6ef6a24d085dBlock Operator
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