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 5878388 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 32675188 epoch_slot_no: 102388 block_no: 5878211 slot_leader_id: 5347914 size: 3958 time: 2021-06-21 02:11:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc084b22d9985204238e334d179536d77ffe22806cc0eb7f9794c22aee31e2a7fBlock Operator
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