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 5878908 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 32684757 epoch_slot_no: 111957 block_no: 5878731 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 7528 time: 2021-06-21 04:50:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2ec95c6a71467e53ebc00fe66479403775d822c647383fb2004b94de6b365faBlock Operator
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