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 5851918 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 32143898 epoch_slot_no: 3098 block_no: 5851741 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 6825 time: 2021-06-14 22:36:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4af7a5b49e2157702e554029499614e6646ce232dc74c3e6bdc295e701a66b1bBlock Operator
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