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 5866322 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 32435310 epoch_slot_no: 294510 block_no: 5866145 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 2962 time: 2021-06-18 07:33:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43a5addb2c220b1ce1239723ca55fe40754f41ec6e0dac1854ce96c82c11a4f8Block Operator
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