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 5856948 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32246856 epoch_slot_no: 106056 block_no: 5856771 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 3091 time: 2021-06-16 03:12:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66db7588ef30d5c0ab852a4525cf30af2acb6fbe0faf3a3b4b781c03f288d8ffBlock Operator
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