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 5871589 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32539306 epoch_slot_no: 398506 block_no: 5871412 slot_leader_id: 5695286 size: 8457 time: 2021-06-19 12:26:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe580e14a271b4c71711bb6faf6b48c22a590bae08e3394a3ac189bb1d109648cBlock Operator
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