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 5851506 Details
Epoch: 271 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 32134985 epoch_slot_no: 426185 block_no: 5851329 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 8561 time: 2021-06-14 20:07:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0022fe9ab6bbae0aa7c8428eac5f2372bbc8c671a2a9ada32d228335c3ec067Block Operator
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