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 5882107 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 32749638 epoch_slot_no: 176838 block_no: 5881930 slot_leader_id: 5616726 size: 7935 time: 2021-06-21 22:52:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe603409bf7345c45443a226fe5dce1cd065f9b0445062b6f7dd7bcdb2e26beadBlock Operator
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