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 5872824 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32563694 epoch_slot_no: 422894 block_no: 5872647 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 2663 time: 2021-06-19 19:13:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x039bb0b43248e3fe60f38ca9c726b06cfd54dfa3ea9cf6d0a08222e0501e5da5Block Operator
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