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 5877583 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32658782 epoch_slot_no: 85982 block_no: 5877406 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 4768 time: 2021-06-20 21:37:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8404834251f4f2711cf25f9a5c22d68bc69461281bafa9ddc932dcebb627704Block Operator
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