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 5840024 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31905949 epoch_slot_no: 197149 block_no: 5839847 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 2411 time: 2021-06-12 04:30:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47bdecbfdb114cc46517bf33387f917e806ec7973417d7418fd0b8d9b7cf0686Block Operator
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