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 5874508 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 32596358 epoch_slot_no: 23558 block_no: 5874331 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 11051 time: 2021-06-20 04:17:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3871ed3f44641c09f73b7ded577d04b6e8c7c8a187a1407a85e7ea65f106db8Block Operator
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