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 5881669 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 32740763 epoch_slot_no: 167963 block_no: 5881492 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 5633 time: 2021-06-21 20:24:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86752ccbaa9f8ea66689b1e52362bfc91f4b37af26fb3054b1a8d5573bbf7470Block Operator
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