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 5873138 Details
Epoch: 272 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 32570241 epoch_slot_no: 429441 block_no: 5872961 slot_leader_id: 5003307 size: 851 time: 2021-06-19 21:02:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf44063ed500fad000cfefea8254fab241179eb2fa8f12e55d615cfb69427662fBlock Operator
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