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 5848324 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 32071317 epoch_slot_no: 362517 block_no: 5848147 slot_leader_id: 5514531 size: 6604 time: 2021-06-14 02:26:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0712688129baf317b86f13a1c1a92e73eb982929e1e2f76463d79d4132d2b484Block Operator
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