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 5867166 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 32452358 epoch_slot_no: 311558 block_no: 5866989 slot_leader_id: 5343290 size: 6421 time: 2021-06-18 12:17:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca990ebc4bef374298c42666a69c62de90e3552a992cbb214f73c7957d3b09feBlock Operator
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