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 5874126 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 32589363 epoch_slot_no: 16563 block_no: 5873949 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 4564 time: 2021-06-20 02:20:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c872070d1f0949ac5715b6174f669677a74e4137c2b94ce9cf50eb6ce567a1bBlock Operator
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