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 5880460 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 32716196 epoch_slot_no: 143396 block_no: 5880283 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 25219 time: 2021-06-21 13:34:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x462a31a3bc3f008a3e5812850532c4bef39dff0dddbf8fda067aedbe6ca35a2bBlock Operator
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