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 5871738 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 32542062 epoch_slot_no: 401262 block_no: 5871561 slot_leader_id: 5437688 size: 35876 time: 2021-06-19 13:12:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b40c0c67105ead01a9f3d6f6bed5f168c8a5c1fb774c5eb9184e08790a74003Block Operator
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