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 5873705 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32581156 epoch_slot_no: 8356 block_no: 5873528 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 2554 time: 2021-06-20 00:04:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fe53888fcea78d7305a9aa8ae046d74a1d5f1d9b6bedd1671f49a08dc936d2aBlock Operator
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