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 5878676 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 32680416 epoch_slot_no: 107616 block_no: 5878499 slot_leader_id: 5513673 size: 5670 time: 2021-06-21 03:38:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd837369f243b824bf84f7da68e31945ab57c286a861824dd4506eb74f37849a5Block Operator
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