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 5877159 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 32649994 epoch_slot_no: 77194 block_no: 5876982 slot_leader_id: 5491654 size: 7583 time: 2021-06-20 19:11:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x353b40c4d963fab64b5d03144f6ba9946dbcb64c27fe309cf6a4ca690ac58d1aBlock Operator
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