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 5882123 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 32750038 epoch_slot_no: 177238 block_no: 5881946 slot_leader_id: 4770088 size: 4419 time: 2021-06-21 22:58:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b5473259e9342040a9a815bf19a6a90c81d637b20263f7d6e93af5d4b0f772cBlock Operator
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