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 5840308 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 31910828 epoch_slot_no: 202028 block_no: 5840131 slot_leader_id: 4563376 size: 5991 time: 2021-06-12 05:51:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53306516d1653409419344b74a64144e1e8e4ee87f467a5c848b7b56a50e30c8Block Operator
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