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 5883460 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32777550 epoch_slot_no: 204750 block_no: 5883283 slot_leader_id: 5387039 size: 1517 time: 2021-06-22 06:37:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4ea8e7e21a2d202a94456377fd197483d54cdc1bc67d90b75da671ae9fb811bBlock Operator
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