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 5858620 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 32280720 epoch_slot_no: 139920 block_no: 5858443 slot_leader_id: 5468713 size: 9827 time: 2021-06-16 12:36:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f431bbf65f98c323421ee73e278fe08d86524ab2bb8d4cb69aa416b2bec283aBlock Operator
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