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 5846887 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 32042270 epoch_slot_no: 333470 block_no: 5846710 slot_leader_id: 5723279 size: 14759 time: 2021-06-13 18:22:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1253c95b4c8412da3255de9cf9806bae1ce14c094993906359de5b17963a325Block Operator
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