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 5855539 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 32217873 epoch_slot_no: 77073 block_no: 5855362 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 8796 time: 2021-06-15 19:09:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbdb8eaefe8162caca8eca94a6c3fefa4403b2b52fe07f45c1a49cffd637a98dBlock Operator
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