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 5859445 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 32296996 epoch_slot_no: 156196 block_no: 5859268 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 7524 time: 2021-06-16 17:08:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ce9ecb54c018a188fa866e1d4ad9356b51773a6dd51523e722df013edbbcb09Block Operator
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