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 5865232 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 32413723 epoch_slot_no: 272923 block_no: 5865055 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 13749 time: 2021-06-18 01:33:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3e9e57cfe23e96c2f3b028ef9968915872e16b006615f3dbc1415757c7f25c8Block Operator
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