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 5878322 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 32673849 epoch_slot_no: 101049 block_no: 5878145 slot_leader_id: 5571108 size: 2066 time: 2021-06-21 01:49:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x970205d2dec8123abb0ac86542f8110cc7f1bf2befaa0532a29c3dbdec81c8d0Block Operator
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