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 5860348 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 32315041 epoch_slot_no: 174241 block_no: 5860171 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 2550 time: 2021-06-16 22:08:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43baa4067f71e5ed4c38192e06713d39163c536fd80300367f8c6c3379e32a60Block Operator
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