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 5857977 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 32267831 epoch_slot_no: 127031 block_no: 5857800 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 9891 time: 2021-06-16 09:02:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe2e72da7dd650de00cb523c3fb1f849942d32a407dc8583b2d7c08b9c5ef088Block Operator
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