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 5879766 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 32702219 epoch_slot_no: 129419 block_no: 5879589 slot_leader_id: 5365163 size: 4252 time: 2021-06-21 09:41:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13da28455d7a0615badce99e7158bc4419481d47136b307e938f0af3418bd0dcBlock Operator
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