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 5879873 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 32704494 epoch_slot_no: 131694 block_no: 5879696 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 9132 time: 2021-06-21 10:19:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x596301e77ad3ae56e1d52216600ace16aee1480fb85692be707a8a2e50c6a2d2Block Operator
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