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 5863098 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32370770 epoch_slot_no: 229970 block_no: 5862921 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 2296 time: 2021-06-17 13:37:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x425c26510b1c73861d064e6097adb171c8dc05b2051d573082dec6982723c4efBlock Operator
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