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 5884702 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 32802986 epoch_slot_no: 230186 block_no: 5884525 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 6034 time: 2021-06-22 13:41:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa6f081ad6b4270de9316d23f67d937576824c16d48a9db66474ee52d17c9953Block Operator
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