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 5878628 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 32679349 epoch_slot_no: 106549 block_no: 5878451 slot_leader_id: 4603498 size: 604 time: 2021-06-21 03:20:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b07caee596999f3d5c61fb747faf84fc70368abb4a1b636b09f1fe3a37940f3Block Operator
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