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 5884591 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 32800313 epoch_slot_no: 227513 block_no: 5884414 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 3401 time: 2021-06-22 12:56:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64a558a4c3b7b7b7c52ae66e97756c48d317b3a99ac5a8dc390bd7c6eedea08eBlock Operator
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