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 5873526 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 32577681 epoch_slot_no: 4881 block_no: 5873349 slot_leader_id: 5099073 size: 5795 time: 2021-06-19 23:06:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed66c2390ffef9149b293340f63fc2a89f0c270f9950bdfc243f302f2e700a01Block Operator
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