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 5882352 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 32754614 epoch_slot_no: 181814 block_no: 5882175 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 2382 time: 2021-06-22 00:15:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4ceb326a4b859d895957257d0c797e457dd6e6ef4bcc3eab40553a134ed08c6Block Operator
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