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 5845013 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 32003959 epoch_slot_no: 295159 block_no: 5844836 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 11695 time: 2021-06-13 07:44:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x247bc4559310e45dcdeb48ebd02f0443f3a109128764d58f00b764f802563545Block Operator
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