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 5846550 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 32035860 epoch_slot_no: 327060 block_no: 5846373 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 6105 time: 2021-06-13 16:35:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c56233f0591b6afb409d3196aafe4735bfae83451d3ba176574f0bcb64609ceBlock Operator
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