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 5864480 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 32398157 epoch_slot_no: 257357 block_no: 5864303 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 890 time: 2021-06-17 21:14:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4839505039e733777eabf6dca2f1cdb601152410fbe18f18ad23fc946ed7b47dBlock Operator
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