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 5876833 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 32643897 epoch_slot_no: 71097 block_no: 5876656 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 32280 time: 2021-06-20 17:29:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fa9ed988baefc4f6531142f1e30da11b6d61546f659ce76565d3f083eb1af00Block Operator
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