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 5867114 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 32451284 epoch_slot_no: 310484 block_no: 5866937 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 5793 time: 2021-06-18 11:59:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa324952adbcc71ba817d03b5356db3606a8aff42225b2fac75a9fef3159dc1cfBlock Operator
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