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 5874173 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 32590243 epoch_slot_no: 17443 block_no: 5873996 slot_leader_id: 5723279 size: 3209 time: 2021-06-20 02:35:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe42423f21a8849c722adba15ac96812bb6ae140e8e8d1b673ce052aa1029615bBlock Operator
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