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 5881912 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 32745572 epoch_slot_no: 172772 block_no: 5881735 slot_leader_id: 4622326 size: 42031 time: 2021-06-21 21:44:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa88cc60a528ad8880afd6f0e784a26e115517d43b5702ee18cfec522e14f5bcBlock Operator
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