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 5857452 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 32257410 epoch_slot_no: 116610 block_no: 5857275 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 2014 time: 2021-06-16 06:08:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1eff9540b25d6d138ae5dc13feebbdacdb01317ff5a387972468c65e132f733Block Operator
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