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 5881798 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 32743324 epoch_slot_no: 170524 block_no: 5881621 slot_leader_id: 5782148 size: 3790 time: 2021-06-21 21:06:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a79b07ab9d941700593591adac4940a1b6bdd5569f323acad41c95557062b49Block Operator
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