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 5862505 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 32357855 epoch_slot_no: 217055 block_no: 5862328 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 2834 time: 2021-06-17 10:02:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4a6e858987e7a0e1c854ea52c3656e9764b15d9dee97996012fa7d11c90f16cBlock Operator
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