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 5839407 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 31893792 epoch_slot_no: 184992 block_no: 5839230 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 1829 time: 2021-06-12 01:08:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc880b5538b9525db845b66cb6c79c7cba8104c3ae87a32d0009ffd208c9bcf66Block Operator
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