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 5880477 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 32716525 epoch_slot_no: 143725 block_no: 5880300 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 10778 time: 2021-06-21 13:40:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6035f48d57726b9a80651863d1b09ff7970f5a3d773f9f96fbec7c7a600a8be5Block Operator
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