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 5856782 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 32243368 epoch_slot_no: 102568 block_no: 5856605 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 14791 time: 2021-06-16 02:14:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x459c78cc7973153c26f7d78519142faa3bea5738a9383a297a0d36b220dd028cBlock Operator
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