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 5847853 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 32061562 epoch_slot_no: 352762 block_no: 5847676 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 4343 time: 2021-06-13 23:44:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6c91ee65b3d89960109e6c6478c61153e5f09c362d4b6a5a19e7f8da1be5143Block Operator
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