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 5883493 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 32778412 epoch_slot_no: 205612 block_no: 5883316 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 19225 time: 2021-06-22 06:51:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba1ee2c540bc83db5dd7cea8947580e25535108e54993d2a70bfe223c2e934f0Block Operator
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