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 5872341 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 32553991 epoch_slot_no: 413191 block_no: 5872164 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 10581 time: 2021-06-19 16:31:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cae14485a5da2f3d6eb3d98c02184c73fad05935396a36d459c7b8c6cb90f23Block Operator
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