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 5856096 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 32229095 epoch_slot_no: 88295 block_no: 5855919 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 4521 time: 2021-06-15 22:16:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a3768cc8047ae7578252dedc27413509c9bd6f924ee56870cd5afcab5507b22Block Operator
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