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 5877199 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 32650925 epoch_slot_no: 78125 block_no: 5877022 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 11236 time: 2021-06-20 19:26:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x265cb94e691025908a20715f37cc6bcef21cd91f4a15ee88fc99e23cd4cff2c1Block Operator
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