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 5869180 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32490891 epoch_slot_no: 350091 block_no: 5869003 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 6371 time: 2021-06-18 22:59:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6962c5e0a9dc45caae0e0bbf3a6abe8e0e14fa7777649849aa107b632a3a515Block Operator
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