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 5863128 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 32371498 epoch_slot_no: 230698 block_no: 5862951 slot_leader_id: 5688135 size: 5024 time: 2021-06-17 13:49:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69627ff9a6639e73d52f7b36c6b57ab3059ddaf79a65cfdb7f6403b5adf580d4Block Operator
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