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 5857625 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 32260518 epoch_slot_no: 119718 block_no: 5857448 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 3046 time: 2021-06-16 07:00:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfb7789181efbb2e5d50677b4876fe664f502c0990a7cd103190232bb087ba49Block Operator
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