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 5840273 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 31910305 epoch_slot_no: 201505 block_no: 5840096 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 4377 time: 2021-06-12 05:43:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc76393906af7f6eab72e2cf9c34dcd3a18bf9de03f608555aa893ef92c4d2a0bBlock Operator
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