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 5881123 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 32729894 epoch_slot_no: 157094 block_no: 5880946 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 12798 time: 2021-06-21 17:23:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d7811cbe78156c555bd460aa490aa7c137254f8637fbf26827ce3d9164b0e95Block Operator
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