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 5855566 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 32218577 epoch_slot_no: 77777 block_no: 5855389 slot_leader_id: 5784339 size: 5698 time: 2021-06-15 19:21:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07cfd8b0151b5a99c6013927f9eba4f842bf89893b94a42a45f1f9f9115f83b5Block Operator
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