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 5884596 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 32800402 epoch_slot_no: 227602 block_no: 5884419 slot_leader_id: 5354399 size: 13150 time: 2021-06-22 12:58:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x145bc86b653887acfd1155a758351898f2cf94f96ed2d695915a298d5c5de266Block Operator
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