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 5883706 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 32782700 epoch_slot_no: 209900 block_no: 5883529 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 3988 time: 2021-06-22 08:03:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec6a9c327983ad43ee047616317cbd792bdd90777f5e50e6984e4f853b0d6886Block Operator
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