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 5871152 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 32530277 epoch_slot_no: 389477 block_no: 5870975 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 3718 time: 2021-06-19 09:56:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x337cd591ea35ead463b02e7f944c834d67c80c9817e3074ee3c4827ea8fcfc80Block Operator
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