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 5854396 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 32195906 epoch_slot_no: 55106 block_no: 5854219 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 25899 time: 2021-06-15 13:03:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x317fcb403d672ad76884d8be916aec1ee05875c20e44d4a09ad3439d125fab8dBlock Operator
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