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 5868488 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 32477947 epoch_slot_no: 337147 block_no: 5868311 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 4094 time: 2021-06-18 19:23:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x709cf54e57318a139dc061fe79a9cd42a81e82135fa5c3ddd5221355d43faa6cBlock Operator
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