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 5867353 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 32456575 epoch_slot_no: 315775 block_no: 5867176 slot_leader_id: 5867353 size: 7008 time: 2021-06-18 13:27:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa45981180cb2a94dce93a889d811e73790aa9a144c01656ca0a7fe7a52b01474Block Operator
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