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 5863648 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 32380744 epoch_slot_no: 239944 block_no: 5863471 slot_leader_id: 5756706 size: 8381 time: 2021-06-17 16:23:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca72dc98b1c40acc75fb2e0c35ac223859e8f4532d9b15e3d5351990c9080a11Block Operator
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