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 5843339 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 31971887 epoch_slot_no: 263087 block_no: 5843162 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 3530 time: 2021-06-12 22:49:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc66bf0ef0abad7af88912b6058fd839278b6ab88cbf44945a6e68e82e46240aBlock Operator
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