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 5850360 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 32109747 epoch_slot_no: 400947 block_no: 5850183 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 2139 time: 2021-06-14 13:07:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d0026fa05c293b98057120a8b6f3a67f3963798bab65f40c97aab478558be42Block Operator
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