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 5859928 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 32306564 epoch_slot_no: 165764 block_no: 5859751 slot_leader_id: 5335424 size: 4965 time: 2021-06-16 19:47:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95759c57fb3f53caa1f079678aa14c368e535c894cde40bf59e0787b619e89feBlock Operator
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