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 5846871 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32041991 epoch_slot_no: 333191 block_no: 5846694 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 1557 time: 2021-06-13 18:18:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8dc6426718aad5675398f2da0913cbacb7b99366a58e0ce6ab61f0514591f3eBlock Operator
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