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 5854296 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 32193229 epoch_slot_no: 52429 block_no: 5854119 slot_leader_id: 5756706 size: 9800 time: 2021-06-15 12:18:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x422c706919c254ec27ed117b9774d1c0f61d20b3aefccfeb0b3d63e3afac7ba9Block Operator
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