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 5874310 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 32592737 epoch_slot_no: 19937 block_no: 5874133 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 11832 time: 2021-06-20 03:17:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e54ded7a3ff9b97efa0d9947157b6fecb5dfc543bc3e83ad2044654d6825476Block Operator
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