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 5874391 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 32594172 epoch_slot_no: 21372 block_no: 5874214 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 17688 time: 2021-06-20 03:41:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62cfbe97c53a8f7dd3c16a98c51faf84ff00fc38cf74c038a4bc4703f0dc95d3Block Operator
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