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 5866635 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 32441926 epoch_slot_no: 301126 block_no: 5866458 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 9344 time: 2021-06-18 09:23:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2abcd70b71ac7f545d498b52171cdc92ac9bf08d40dc9caa3a8a15d03034265cBlock Operator
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