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 5862776 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 32363579 epoch_slot_no: 222779 block_no: 5862599 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 3486 time: 2021-06-17 11:37:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3817ae373800dde569540ab90c7ec0eea9e7a175b12c52cb1a7edcf25817a006Block Operator
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