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 5845783 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 32019941 epoch_slot_no: 311141 block_no: 5845606 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 7054 time: 2021-06-13 12:10:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x167d801a0727f3eede3cf0931e0a7d1e9a884ee6de1429ba3f08198d420d251cBlock Operator
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