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 5881090 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32729104 epoch_slot_no: 156304 block_no: 5880913 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 4349 time: 2021-06-21 17:09:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80aac8b7d6b775d9c04d64200e505bc708bae9e6b8b5f6381ed56af63c03a925Block Operator
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