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 5855271 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 32212457 epoch_slot_no: 71657 block_no: 5855094 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 18451 time: 2021-06-15 17:39:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13d28957b11326bae6ff326c51a9ecfc9fe5fa3321e9a1c702ab52a183163850Block Operator
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