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 5875913 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 32625094 epoch_slot_no: 52294 block_no: 5875736 slot_leader_id: 5766824 size: 9354 time: 2021-06-20 12:16:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03d6842f845fdf52378000feeb6c4350c6d9bb08f7ddf7f02975696bba13b193Block Operator
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