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 5869040 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 32488365 epoch_slot_no: 347565 block_no: 5868863 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 7786 time: 2021-06-18 22:17:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e21d77732b5de968454e764dbd348a1d658c584a0c1273104e3825330703afbBlock Operator
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