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 5877530 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 32657605 epoch_slot_no: 84805 block_no: 5877353 slot_leader_id: 5595021 size: 3424 time: 2021-06-20 21:18:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a1602b0eda684864577c637308d59b5c95f976d485341b9ac2b0714d149d2daBlock Operator
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