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 5866176 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 32432747 epoch_slot_no: 291947 block_no: 5865999 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 9243 time: 2021-06-18 06:50:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54e91a55427033172fb57b71f04f3035093fed75f0f18bec64089050a421bb2cBlock Operator
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