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 5865635 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 32421907 epoch_slot_no: 281107 block_no: 5865458 slot_leader_id: 4639464 size: 13997 time: 2021-06-18 03:49:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8233e41011634a11e50766c8f5227941f5ad3342fe0f8cca08a5385cb08ed03eBlock Operator
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