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 5855480 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 32216889 epoch_slot_no: 76089 block_no: 5855303 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 3359 time: 2021-06-15 18:53:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55ed9e83c4ed008cd8d1cbe646acca6b9d9f26cda2d8ad7d12fedeac9d0db546Block Operator
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