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 5848743 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32079065 epoch_slot_no: 370265 block_no: 5848566 slot_leader_id: 4556665 size: 2626 time: 2021-06-14 04:35:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f1b3252096a98d2c0b4c8375d5ebcf70be2d6510378feb2b66419a4a0aa4493Block Operator
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