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 5861260 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 32333772 epoch_slot_no: 192972 block_no: 5861083 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 12973 time: 2021-06-17 03:21:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdd8adcc7e97343cd50dd5b9eeb2f894c4eddb3c5a87770f20fa7ed44d394a7dBlock Operator
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