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 5847706 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 32058206 epoch_slot_no: 349406 block_no: 5847529 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 5737 time: 2021-06-13 22:48:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x010c87e7e0c4b0d3a4254587f4ac5d7ec026c0cf175f9a5a4d0a0612fd4b317dBlock Operator
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