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 5860491 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 32318029 epoch_slot_no: 177229 block_no: 5860314 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 4666 time: 2021-06-16 22:58:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d589a5c971f0c1a2a5427a78b2160551c97551f7e340cdd09f6a5e04e5c19fcBlock Operator
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