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 5884751 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 32803950 epoch_slot_no: 231150 block_no: 5884574 slot_leader_id: 5514901 size: 21545 time: 2021-06-22 13:57:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf298ac8d7cce3f02ad6aa1f9ac59d0018dc0696bee00dc02a226556b4b0e37aBlock Operator
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