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 5879842 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 32704069 epoch_slot_no: 131269 block_no: 5879665 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 7701 time: 2021-06-21 10:12:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31e2dfa13b8c34f69b94dc8455f3cf2d10826e54bedac5d3592526329d5b48b9Block Operator
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