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 5840146 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 31908010 epoch_slot_no: 199210 block_no: 5839969 slot_leader_id: 5449431 size: 4502 time: 2021-06-12 05:05:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5a7fc2003b2f31b8acbac86cdc166a15a8ec268270aadc2e561b2558e324354Block Operator
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