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 5840158 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 31908230 epoch_slot_no: 199430 block_no: 5839981 slot_leader_id: 5581927 size: 456 time: 2021-06-12 05:08:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2674ff82e8a5da6c56f1f8c8f397b206801bbfc65a7cf21d1543c35df215c8eBlock Operator
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