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 5859082 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 32289830 epoch_slot_no: 149030 block_no: 5858905 slot_leader_id: 5371588 size: 6472 time: 2021-06-16 15:08:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x291fc0da889748d59f8b29eceda53f1d79c2ebeced78450aa171d9c8084f26e7Block Operator
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