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 5868649 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 32481075 epoch_slot_no: 340275 block_no: 5868472 slot_leader_id: 5138431 size: 16361 time: 2021-06-18 20:16:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77b96c7b7044f945186b33e9a321b4065e0dcb1ba1bff74a18d55bd4c3edefc4Block Operator
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