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 5882137 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 32750288 epoch_slot_no: 177488 block_no: 5881960 slot_leader_id: 5861727 size: 687 time: 2021-06-21 23:02:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8566ab5bc8137b2066a61c57a1b407113553e73938052ecfa2d4499ccd0ce6c8Block Operator
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