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 5857575 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 32259659 epoch_slot_no: 118859 block_no: 5857398 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 4793 time: 2021-06-16 06:45:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa6d4706fe7cb7f4f1b7256c22284069844b858ff089c390ee5fd9f9e76c1283Block Operator
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