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 5881968 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 32746734 epoch_slot_no: 173934 block_no: 5881791 slot_leader_id: 5053834 size: 2786 time: 2021-06-21 22:03:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x403029bd3f7baccd3d4b9bc533adb1ffd6948d4a72572c159d189a33fa44d044Block Operator
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