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 5840942 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 31924193 epoch_slot_no: 215393 block_no: 5840765 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 8321 time: 2021-06-12 09:34:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x983766bc4b89c3e427ae14f655846d915a76453d3a45836a85b63391e4412b87Block Operator
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