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 5884917 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 32807066 epoch_slot_no: 234266 block_no: 5884740 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 23218 time: 2021-06-22 14:49:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5020d1d8934fc5fe364a833ce658f7734c9a8fb2237258f17a6ef5500cb26d11Block Operator
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