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 5864363 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 32395999 epoch_slot_no: 255199 block_no: 5864186 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 22947 time: 2021-06-17 20:38:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17fc708620598744ecc8dc8a7135f8b82d1da3952784bbbb8d0ba25027b4bbc6Block Operator
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