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 5857166 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32251612 epoch_slot_no: 110812 block_no: 5856989 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 1880 time: 2021-06-16 04:31:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x493abe5f5e12df79f9c37810f670ebc2557d5d78741164143a60e0d8f173987fBlock Operator
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