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 5848194 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 32068593 epoch_slot_no: 359793 block_no: 5848017 slot_leader_id: 4563161 size: 17842 time: 2021-06-14 01:41:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58d5c40c0c60811e0070fbf2bf41b4e9037437022f2b65d6b049dae924f89fedBlock Operator
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