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 5855905 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 32225251 epoch_slot_no: 84451 block_no: 5855728 slot_leader_id: 5293507 size: 7498 time: 2021-06-15 21:12:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x675db972c1e09ecd6cd9ead2b309d8a3a33d2a43863b5939ea5d98028503a13eBlock Operator
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