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 5845461 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 32012958 epoch_slot_no: 304158 block_no: 5845284 slot_leader_id: 5751320 size: 1799 time: 2021-06-13 10:14:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7ca010a721c5d5c7bc71e34c8164c4b973dac882a71ccc90675e4ed1df0817dBlock Operator
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