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 5876207 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 32631371 epoch_slot_no: 58571 block_no: 5876030 slot_leader_id: 4559083 size: 17250 time: 2021-06-20 14:01:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd70a768173f6db8cf9dd3e0a648e111da672168e87448948f7da04eb9592bb1Block Operator
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