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 5848564 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32075773 epoch_slot_no: 366973 block_no: 5848387 slot_leader_id: 4559018 size: 1391 time: 2021-06-14 03:41:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x290abd3f6b0516c72cf5fd96fff5a38ab941201c98df26eabda1de3b1da8e2f0Block Operator
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