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 5882154 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 32750631 epoch_slot_no: 177831 block_no: 5881977 slot_leader_id: 5080696 size: 10220 time: 2021-06-21 23:08:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62f4a4bd88e0df0eca98e82be7d19eac9a5d90e9e1be771f874511ead9b3014aBlock Operator
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