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 5869949 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 32506176 epoch_slot_no: 365376 block_no: 5869772 slot_leader_id: 5428520 size: 9642 time: 2021-06-19 03:14:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ea0a85c2f896f856a74008d344e96c446d5331fd10d8141f1e12385e09db837Block Operator
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