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 5856211 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 32231432 epoch_slot_no: 90632 block_no: 5856034 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 10715 time: 2021-06-15 22:55:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeeeb049e9f74f3a74437efa48728f2a91aedfa2dfa08d921e172abba14a8ade5Block Operator
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