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 5860725 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 32322681 epoch_slot_no: 181881 block_no: 5860548 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 987 time: 2021-06-17 00:16:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40fe4b00861f508f78a466daa780c9f63d14de4863daeb6b93a9c99f5ee3c3cbBlock Operator
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