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 5858870 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 32285637 epoch_slot_no: 144837 block_no: 5858693 slot_leader_id: 5732518 size: 5562 time: 2021-06-16 13:58:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06be50a5aa3c273fe55b69561346e293364e0521683ba1d2a4f611228a0e9b98Block Operator
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