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 5843374 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 31972364 epoch_slot_no: 263564 block_no: 5843197 slot_leader_id: 5791533 size: 501 time: 2021-06-12 22:57:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29ebaeb3c5a3abe8263d54464f87842c220e46c4e9810b0e0a434f2474cb6b65Block Operator
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