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 5860336 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 32314733 epoch_slot_no: 173933 block_no: 5860159 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 4294 time: 2021-06-16 22:03:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd38b2910bd89b5eedf6310cc489be8a9f4b4eb5df4c2298b51b5a37d62256f6Block Operator
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