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 5839876 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31902799 epoch_slot_no: 193999 block_no: 5839699 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 6521 time: 2021-06-12 03:38:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x146512e34626d70e2d95c30e1ef0d90d64dff883d3766c2c943e30ec076969ccBlock Operator
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