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 5869233 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 32492188 epoch_slot_no: 351388 block_no: 5869056 slot_leader_id: 4642461 size: 9419 time: 2021-06-18 23:21:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd94e4403ea94eb0c9b5d550dae7246758869d33f042605f42e9bc46c40a9d88aBlock Operator
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