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 5868659 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 32481332 epoch_slot_no: 340532 block_no: 5868482 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 6888 time: 2021-06-18 20:20:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47eecd66814b89581efd8c9a0b562fde530381e93ba52fac90fdc6ef175fd936Block Operator
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