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 5862087 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32349649 epoch_slot_no: 208849 block_no: 5861910 slot_leader_id: 5279773 size: 2175 time: 2021-06-17 07:45:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed81e82a15cd0bea80f7d678b48c00cecf11165aa9796ac46f5fb83a64b8f634Block Operator
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