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 5868432 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 32476845 epoch_slot_no: 336045 block_no: 5868255 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 9711 time: 2021-06-18 19:05:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf10e856c0b368493c605c53850924233aef9d924c4df16712c97a1d7341552aBlock Operator
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