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 5868894 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 32485957 epoch_slot_no: 345157 block_no: 5868717 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 6739 time: 2021-06-18 21:37:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa03328e9d588036926243a694a53c5a0ab6e822b7e123ce354fa906e3513d119Block Operator
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