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 5840468 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 31914153 epoch_slot_no: 205353 block_no: 5840291 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 13272 time: 2021-06-12 06:47:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c4a6d6d1e6768d38d987788350078abd5b62c21b6457e01ff9e6eddb59eaa88Block Operator
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