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 5879582 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 32698488 epoch_slot_no: 125688 block_no: 5879405 slot_leader_id: 5229202 size: 1451 time: 2021-06-21 08:39:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a3d1014ee86ce7515290d0b1843a0d323c7bc577f5f0a1928fca2c7259eda92Block Operator
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