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 5866782 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 32444752 epoch_slot_no: 303952 block_no: 5866605 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 3215 time: 2021-06-18 10:10:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe586e1e2c7566e7054107402326cb0fe6df28130b85048c5b36215a120ed40d4Block Operator
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