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 5840704 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 31919187 epoch_slot_no: 210387 block_no: 5840527 slot_leader_id: 5469658 size: 6490 time: 2021-06-12 08:11:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43f536955a87e9da15b7be39c5c643af1c45575c714fc637799b01030a387165Block Operator
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