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 5849678 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 32097463 epoch_slot_no: 388663 block_no: 5849501 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 2364 time: 2021-06-14 09:42:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0645c427efe2d5129b6e3421251897775e7d72dcf6ba37022c9aa6ddf78ffb73Block Operator
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