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 5858185 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 32271827 epoch_slot_no: 131027 block_no: 5858008 slot_leader_id: 4557674 size: 3249 time: 2021-06-16 10:08:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb560fe6499100668e0fd3861a776d036a25247cd88eb048497a23a8121ee07fbBlock Operator
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