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 5864140 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 32391319 epoch_slot_no: 250519 block_no: 5863963 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 5679 time: 2021-06-17 19:20:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96f8bd78f84df176ac4940d9dde618d40537965b8a7f5a3207c80a1902517643Block Operator
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