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 5875070 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 32608445 epoch_slot_no: 35645 block_no: 5874893 slot_leader_id: 5875070 size: 1325 time: 2021-06-20 07:38:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb99121b79a868d5310b93ea6d9eee110b0f68a2081c667f00e09229baf9a77b7Block Operator
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