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 5884691 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 32802824 epoch_slot_no: 230024 block_no: 5884514 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 9370 time: 2021-06-22 13:38:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda43017d9f4dc7749a90a0eb7c79c1bc3ff50bb60e308407c7db02d42a72330bBlock Operator
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