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 5868492 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 32478016 epoch_slot_no: 337216 block_no: 5868315 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 10487 time: 2021-06-18 19:25:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc69e21c2bc6741baffc3a5d5d66d5408638dc49a9eaded0fd7a554aed4c32278Block Operator
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