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 5877103 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 32648877 epoch_slot_no: 76077 block_no: 5876926 slot_leader_id: 4630078 size: 4642 time: 2021-06-20 18:52:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1858bd9b68d896c12adf5fd9117320e72a0f36c11ef42d2646e788718f6ba2a4Block Operator
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