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 5856574 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 32238856 epoch_slot_no: 98056 block_no: 5856397 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 7820 time: 2021-06-16 00:59:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7c6c14fcf96a567df5e9d078231aac7abd01c033306fc6c9b6d1dbb32b6e7c9Block Operator
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