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 5850055 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 32104127 epoch_slot_no: 395327 block_no: 5849878 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 3230 time: 2021-06-14 11:33:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1ca44bd38625302fcb11d8431dbe447c3d82b9e4e43916030d039dd41870c4aBlock Operator
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