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 5869156 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 32490505 epoch_slot_no: 349705 block_no: 5868979 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 2864 time: 2021-06-18 22:53:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bdeb80e875875036a7b2910fe673f372e29b5878941a9a9fb198181a847264fBlock Operator
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