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 5874902 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 32604555 epoch_slot_no: 31755 block_no: 5874725 slot_leader_id: 5461729 size: 1093 time: 2021-06-20 06:34:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4861932ad2aa3e41a814da8d54e306b74eff1e6adae313fcaa2c58230f8003bBlock Operator
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