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 5870212 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32511373 epoch_slot_no: 370573 block_no: 5870035 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 1420 time: 2021-06-19 04:41:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x136cf8c25f3482a97224d4b3004b3bd56b0ba3660445a2afe520f0c5c52be4a6Block Operator
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