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 5864240 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 32393531 epoch_slot_no: 252731 block_no: 5864063 slot_leader_id: 5399473 size: 13036 time: 2021-06-17 19:57:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1423dddf85368d7444df61b90fd4a584a8a12b6a08219275b4fa2f78a2b32a6fBlock Operator
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