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 5868778 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 32483821 epoch_slot_no: 343021 block_no: 5868601 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 11104 time: 2021-06-18 21:01:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf974f7560baf3e8d501fa4bb603f9ec3f74be264a1ffbf758bd0e27d9438d1b4Block Operator
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