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 5839358 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31892729 epoch_slot_no: 183929 block_no: 5839181 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 2749 time: 2021-06-12 00:50:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xede0e234159adad101d1a3423e030640c24433a3c26d54029a02d93f918d2516Block Operator
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