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 5846516 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 32035047 epoch_slot_no: 326247 block_no: 5846339 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 5191 time: 2021-06-13 16:22:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3801496e69fd6003e8403fac5e9c785c7e30deae4c12130aa4d36637d52f861bBlock Operator
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