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 5859542 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 32299075 epoch_slot_no: 158275 block_no: 5859365 slot_leader_id: 5513673 size: 2519 time: 2021-06-16 17:42:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedcdb52d13f22a8afb2aaa9e501bc333422c603a57026c58e0c9c139e181f579Block Operator
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