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 5872530 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 32558036 epoch_slot_no: 417236 block_no: 5872353 slot_leader_id: 4659304 size: 21348 time: 2021-06-19 17:38:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03a240e8ff9501d672f3c08c6f9507e8d11bfb47709190b7f4cbd332c5123edeBlock Operator
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