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 5884566 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 32799870 epoch_slot_no: 227070 block_no: 5884389 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 2433 time: 2021-06-22 12:49:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0708765e54ff71f7f3c8777e6cdcdb323ea06d726cd29a5acfe0b2ec4993926bBlock Operator
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