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 5875301 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 32612914 epoch_slot_no: 40114 block_no: 5875124 slot_leader_id: 5506164 size: 5351 time: 2021-06-20 08:53:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79b68b160a02a050f443a3db3ddc5bff329b2aa5c8821dc74e5eda6a1cd0f725Block Operator
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