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 5848877 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 32081611 epoch_slot_no: 372811 block_no: 5848700 slot_leader_id: 5652807 size: 566 time: 2021-06-14 05:18:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe981efb96119de35a4cf40fabe9ea810bc2a5c35ab29cfe23e86f6a5d04cd0d1Block Operator
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