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 5849355 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 32090882 epoch_slot_no: 382082 block_no: 5849178 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 1176 time: 2021-06-14 07:52:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb534b0a59059648a3357589f47c451b0a667df652a19897512319bebbc81b633Block Operator
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