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 5862711 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 32361974 epoch_slot_no: 221174 block_no: 5862534 slot_leader_id: 4565648 size: 12960 time: 2021-06-17 11:11:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbec1a8b47ba7ec2d22721aca0900a78aa2f1e48ce36b4ecdbaec0a399790e85Block Operator
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