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 5882245 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 32752475 epoch_slot_no: 179675 block_no: 5882068 slot_leader_id: 4659304 size: 3302 time: 2021-06-21 23:39:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x778f58c98a89aa55af7ea5c09d6231111fa7e0e93c7f77152bf73a4e576eace9Block Operator
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