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 5871783 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 32543019 epoch_slot_no: 402219 block_no: 5871606 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 2328 time: 2021-06-19 13:28:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa552b40c98cbd856efb0291a3e3e43b2110ee08f5da2873bf5f1b9170daf6325Block Operator
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