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 5864889 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 32406783 epoch_slot_no: 265983 block_no: 5864712 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 11861 time: 2021-06-17 23:37:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf91de6e34ba284e477d8d4e7a755f363a85ca3a1de0d0f0c04ac82a447a382cdBlock Operator
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