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 5866562 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 32440257 epoch_slot_no: 299457 block_no: 5866385 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 1107 time: 2021-06-18 08:55:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9886ad5964f5e2b5e2ef34755b947835fb7141065c545f3c2a054e23934deeeBlock Operator
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