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 5846893 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 32042334 epoch_slot_no: 333534 block_no: 5846716 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 11482 time: 2021-06-13 18:23:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb55167057e2a5489f37a6ed51d83e39a0726e25ecd5bcbce3c6e968b621c873bBlock Operator
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