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 5854658 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 32201496 epoch_slot_no: 60696 block_no: 5854481 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 2038 time: 2021-06-15 14:36:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcecbd13a91f8b86c2ac20de2b02719470a6b0c86a4a47986c280728fb93f66bBlock Operator
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