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 5854113 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 32188953 epoch_slot_no: 48153 block_no: 5853936 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 5510 time: 2021-06-15 11:07:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb0adc734e9b79ba218edec93edc10ebe1d938250ba645ae2f2abc9240d3bb0fBlock Operator
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