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 5852678 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 32159965 epoch_slot_no: 19165 block_no: 5852501 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 7548 time: 2021-06-15 03:04:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x905463880bb57eb3e81b1362db5484624ea211a14fe59b2a3427f2c868acb297Block Operator
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