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 5847260 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 32049346 epoch_slot_no: 340546 block_no: 5847083 slot_leader_id: 5847260 size: 5710 time: 2021-06-13 20:20:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d4ab29c6ab745645f1dd4f4c1cf87ec43f667e69d15a86ab8f2d97cd59d552dBlock Operator
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