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 5878234 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 32671704 epoch_slot_no: 98904 block_no: 5878057 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 5087 time: 2021-06-21 01:13:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b8d5d3727ba5e4023ab4be40f960d14db574a035b1afc1f62fcf285d68d7831Block Operator
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