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 5863144 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 32371752 epoch_slot_no: 230952 block_no: 5862967 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 9716 time: 2021-06-17 13:54:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84dec85f8b0402e5fa308a898f75bffeebf1aff5cf63c95566e5895a8ab693e8Block Operator
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