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 5860541 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 32318958 epoch_slot_no: 178158 block_no: 5860364 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 17757 time: 2021-06-16 23:14:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26d37c9c0fbfc3b1a07edb26b6e888899ee63c0eb045c89c8bc2f5fe91afde35Block Operator
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