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 5865999 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 32429120 epoch_slot_no: 288320 block_no: 5865822 slot_leader_id: 5751624 size: 11127 time: 2021-06-18 05:50:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x389e149022a9d6a4089a53372f7494de30bccb30a61088fe01032b73c35b1ee8Block Operator
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