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 5851275 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 32129445 epoch_slot_no: 420645 block_no: 5851098 slot_leader_id: 4599493 size: 4368 time: 2021-06-14 18:35:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28b0d08f615971442b997a12394e548cba652a6b962e70f4b13c169b2ad2ce5cBlock Operator
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