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 5866484 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 32438601 epoch_slot_no: 297801 block_no: 5866307 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 2006 time: 2021-06-18 08:28:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f97a396f7f7c472d6e63d4437d1186318f7ae9a5a348f4fb184b7263eca07aeBlock Operator
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