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 5865287 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 32414985 epoch_slot_no: 274185 block_no: 5865110 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 6244 time: 2021-06-18 01:54:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dce96bf6b52703add04734c99d31cff4e5a3b16d19a3d0bad04bbb2375746cfBlock Operator
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