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 5864039 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32389001 epoch_slot_no: 248201 block_no: 5863862 slot_leader_id: 5484207 size: 1353 time: 2021-06-17 18:41:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd11558a8040f6fde06b888f7f9f5843e4a7ee93cb0dd025b4db7b04e923970a6Block Operator
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