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 5860323 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 32314400 epoch_slot_no: 173600 block_no: 5860146 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 16887 time: 2021-06-16 21:58:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b9bb0802b4bb1c79d14ac46c8b13fb3bc6686df5cb8fe5236613b157f8a21ecBlock Operator
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