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 5882273 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 32753077 epoch_slot_no: 180277 block_no: 5882096 slot_leader_id: 4652110 size: 14564 time: 2021-06-21 23:49:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0215ddb45a09f837cabbe78042d938e5ce6882c3f566dff000bd5a8cdf5ce2cBlock Operator
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