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 5850155 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 32105967 epoch_slot_no: 397167 block_no: 5849978 slot_leader_id: 4577190 size: 8850 time: 2021-06-14 12:04:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12129d96e5d57aa6114da9f454aa03e7731ab209fb8818c2a73b5148a35ca57eBlock Operator
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