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 5863860 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 32384856 epoch_slot_no: 244056 block_no: 5863683 slot_leader_id: 5603348 size: 3211 time: 2021-06-17 17:32:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22ae2d90a85caa4e79be38b16d75b3c4d33069faa786ceec1f0f12bc3e0070f5Block Operator
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