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 5839546 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 31896584 epoch_slot_no: 187784 block_no: 5839369 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 4471 time: 2021-06-12 01:54:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11d7e2a39361828035ea9bf96c99f64fca11ea5eee18f5290136dc877d1c175aBlock Operator
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