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 5856474 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 32236749 epoch_slot_no: 95949 block_no: 5856297 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 16842 time: 2021-06-16 00:24:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01305c29ab2a4f6c83051f6d1df426d21dc351de2b5725014f75a812b78f85bcBlock Operator
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