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 5851778 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 32141063 epoch_slot_no: 263 block_no: 5851601 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 9616 time: 2021-06-14 21:49:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa71ae7589762812b607b6868de95e4867a949f020c26c06c1075af6f911ec65eBlock Operator
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