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 5843214 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 31969631 epoch_slot_no: 260831 block_no: 5843037 slot_leader_id: 4679913 size: 2259 time: 2021-06-12 22:12:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8e6fa3913adcbfa3dd75ce585e987237da3c6587f20b6987d6c44156e221885Block Operator
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