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 5845473 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32013108 epoch_slot_no: 304308 block_no: 5845296 slot_leader_id: 5680671 size: 1409 time: 2021-06-13 10:16:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44f48b854e2983291af515ee00f5e2c60ac829d5848fab0c932eae909c87e8a8Block Operator
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