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 5881214 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 32731950 epoch_slot_no: 159150 block_no: 5881037 slot_leader_id: 4732364 size: 2238 time: 2021-06-21 17:57:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f4a864707dd92fa41ddf94a906549afc1d23b617ca22e165ecd996feb7f691eBlock Operator
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