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 5846904 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 32042561 epoch_slot_no: 333761 block_no: 5846727 slot_leader_id: 5118137 size: 12424 time: 2021-06-13 18:27:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0e68d9a4ffd88708937fdea9f15b6f624242fe36b8b671d44a594ee28058557Block Operator
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