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 5846003 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 32024178 epoch_slot_no: 315378 block_no: 5845826 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 309 time: 2021-06-13 13:21:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0296c66580ce770f5afc44427408a041255a0a4de7b80732f9175bf0848a34bBlock Operator
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