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 5858008 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 32268554 epoch_slot_no: 127754 block_no: 5857831 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 7302 time: 2021-06-16 09:14:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2311d757dd18853ad640cf603b69bdb4140d9521fe87b1d4305b6e201df2ba9fBlock Operator
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