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 5872299 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 32553275 epoch_slot_no: 412475 block_no: 5872122 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 3495 time: 2021-06-19 16:19:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd49f5a699d1fc24abc9a6d1dd1bd93fab386349cf9b3eb8d2d11fb0175eca3b5Block Operator
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