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 5847100 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 32046495 epoch_slot_no: 337695 block_no: 5846923 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 10993 time: 2021-06-13 19:33:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cc69b4dd1ae203527cff106f5fc52f778164710184aff64a2a7d577b465ebcfBlock Operator
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