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 5847621 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 32056583 epoch_slot_no: 347783 block_no: 5847444 slot_leader_id: 4783864 size: 3862 time: 2021-06-13 22:21:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x804e863fc5deb54b35fe0ced31354599db9cfa2e6b444caa8a54ce5b112f1f79Block Operator
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