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 5876186 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 32630997 epoch_slot_no: 58197 block_no: 5876009 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 4099 time: 2021-06-20 13:54:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3553c567df997dea641f18cadfc603896bc798d0f65ab54ae45c6e717bf5dd4Block Operator
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