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 5856519 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 32237798 epoch_slot_no: 96998 block_no: 5856342 slot_leader_id: 4576881 size: 11466 time: 2021-06-16 00:41:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf929646ff1a25ef98e79d645031c3931ab50f66e85b855eff20abdd044237448Block Operator
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