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 5850357 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 32109710 epoch_slot_no: 400910 block_no: 5850180 slot_leader_id: 4577416 size: 6934 time: 2021-06-14 13:06:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f48f690a7262cc72f8339db4c0640068a05e08c3d792c9009d3f968e6d1d76dBlock Operator
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