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 5864102 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 32390449 epoch_slot_no: 249649 block_no: 5863925 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 5106 time: 2021-06-17 19:05:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeceaa4909b1acef121bec44a0237dd5d00c04b5f8969dbd136408d31c8b2ae6bBlock Operator
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