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 5843206 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 31969490 epoch_slot_no: 260690 block_no: 5843029 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 1042 time: 2021-06-12 22:09:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb1611314f3bcbf42d087d94866a8c369912d12d188d301938cda51e539ee9b2Block Operator
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