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 5862831 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 32364718 epoch_slot_no: 223918 block_no: 5862654 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 2238 time: 2021-06-17 11:56:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a221a016021d385137b19de38417835e4d37d43a09be37dbabacee1f8bfdd8dBlock Operator
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