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 5851183 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 32127493 epoch_slot_no: 418693 block_no: 5851006 slot_leader_id: 5283616 size: 7996 time: 2021-06-14 18:03:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81a85dfd6e05633a7f3f9c7e77f933e1655f2c6bb40450255fb0c8d5bc9a4abfBlock Operator
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