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 5866426 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 32437606 epoch_slot_no: 296806 block_no: 5866249 slot_leader_id: 4603395 size: 2217 time: 2021-06-18 08:11:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc56882db08cfabec0ca17a39c380f360db81503d8df29b139b566a5790e6636Block Operator
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