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 5839155 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 31888573 epoch_slot_no: 179773 block_no: 5838978 slot_leader_id: 5531472 size: 521 time: 2021-06-11 23:41:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2774875ed613029e796de37a95b529187168096065e85550aecda6e7ac2c21daBlock Operator
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