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 5847788 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32059925 epoch_slot_no: 351125 block_no: 5847611 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 2164 time: 2021-06-13 23:16:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cae628d0b6728ebf5a6d7f9f5eb82bd1d28f0a0784371f347d3586d8d130345Block Operator
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