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 5873492 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 32577243 epoch_slot_no: 4443 block_no: 5873315 slot_leader_id: 5515522 size: 9390 time: 2021-06-19 22:58:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x854ef77da281fd2728c6e41da2f248607842d8e4654246a514c0354cde96b9d4Block Operator
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