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 5872935 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 32566058 epoch_slot_no: 425258 block_no: 5872758 slot_leader_id: 5024150 size: 1814 time: 2021-06-19 19:52:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b10a7ef288746a059ba911886c8b4f6a3b62dfbfd1d62f741077662b53853faBlock Operator
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