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 5881561 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 32738518 epoch_slot_no: 165718 block_no: 5881384 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 15277 time: 2021-06-21 19:46:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadefef9dc23823865d13084b081eb2f3a156422681f8ee12da2df73a22eed9e2Block Operator
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