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 5865191 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 32413116 epoch_slot_no: 272316 block_no: 5865014 slot_leader_id: 5514901 size: 2919 time: 2021-06-18 01:23:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4652503ae66554dd757857a5b623d52b7d8041760f9ef85f9a2ceceac925191Block Operator
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