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 5840016 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 31905781 epoch_slot_no: 196981 block_no: 5839839 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 7966 time: 2021-06-12 04:27:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e58168c5306427417f9e0cfb2700f1d53ac225b932c7bf57d9db55758426211Block Operator
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