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 5871821 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 32543623 epoch_slot_no: 402823 block_no: 5871644 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 309 time: 2021-06-19 13:38:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf450856843f5cad77bf718de8e364356352ff734d7b1d24b39014c98307a8a6fBlock Operator
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