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 5877750 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 32661850 epoch_slot_no: 89050 block_no: 5877573 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 5272 time: 2021-06-20 22:29:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00d5a8ee14a6a4ea6ec059f889a7843ae20b93a94ff147686ea2ad94238e7612Block Operator
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