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 5884661 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 32802306 epoch_slot_no: 229506 block_no: 5884484 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 20742 time: 2021-06-22 13:29:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce99fd608617e7277ac2d61d8d206e1eeb321545e11a5490819a24e878fb3a43Block Operator
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