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 5840148 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 31908068 epoch_slot_no: 199268 block_no: 5839971 slot_leader_id: 4746508 size: 4582 time: 2021-06-12 05:05:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae871835c916bc9aa0b484ad4922e038b835f297982db7eb822a596e564d6710Block Operator
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