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 5844258 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 31989170 epoch_slot_no: 280370 block_no: 5844081 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 3437 time: 2021-06-13 03:37:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f73edb0a4bff3a090629152b26191da5b0ae7f55233128e69d7f55b9580194bBlock Operator
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