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 5877579 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 32658665 epoch_slot_no: 85865 block_no: 5877402 slot_leader_id: 5724124 size: 331 time: 2021-06-20 21:35:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3c76075744964ece13aa98027d99e7510c021236df32b040491a1580c5f85f4Block Operator
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