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 5881538 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 32738084 epoch_slot_no: 165284 block_no: 5881361 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 1365 time: 2021-06-21 19:39:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabfaa2b4b2a9ec200c40d3b6fbb088e900dbd1a1e8085c9d378052d757781586Block Operator
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