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 5846763 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 32040010 epoch_slot_no: 331210 block_no: 5846586 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 7728 time: 2021-06-13 17:45:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf76a2832a54bf63202d8ed6744473af7b0afaf8fc320ae4f1aaf375ed81b1fc0Block Operator
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