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 5856260 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 32232347 epoch_slot_no: 91547 block_no: 5856083 slot_leader_id: 5784339 size: 8529 time: 2021-06-15 23:10:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x253ca5718918471c932e609f47cff54d71b6e8ba0ad040d3e017f1827f273aa0Block Operator
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