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 5860361 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 32315496 epoch_slot_no: 174696 block_no: 5860184 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 8327 time: 2021-06-16 22:16:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3bccadd64bd6ca3111e012df13b03ff74633c7aaff8e362464adfa68591b176Block Operator
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