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 5862807 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 32364308 epoch_slot_no: 223508 block_no: 5862630 slot_leader_id: 5449466 size: 6430 time: 2021-06-17 11:49:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4114c799a6b69550c522392a4cfd6dbbe8dff4a4391dc4ac71d6e3985a53e39cBlock Operator
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