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 5874657 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 32599365 epoch_slot_no: 26565 block_no: 5874480 slot_leader_id: 4690935 size: 1635 time: 2021-06-20 05:07:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5231760bbe9e1279e8d14f1e25092c1757ecad380d0fd26859b3d9c65a0e2367Block Operator
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