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 5863011 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32368860 epoch_slot_no: 228060 block_no: 5862834 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 1832 time: 2021-06-17 13:05:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a1fd20db24e8a414e9c5f8e74ed842d57777f58eae39805f466a87826618139Block Operator
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