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 5840997 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 31925082 epoch_slot_no: 216282 block_no: 5840820 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 4506 time: 2021-06-12 09:49:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x477db1a8b1774122a2fb2e1cea7549718d959a4fcd166c4fd2018aee7dfcbb5eBlock Operator
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