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 5868732 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 32482896 epoch_slot_no: 342096 block_no: 5868555 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 927 time: 2021-06-18 20:46:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe573220cdbead08124a8337493e3b62a4f13fa6a5face136658384c9c5c1b51eBlock Operator
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