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 5884980 Details
Epoch: 273Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 32808418
epoch_slot_no: 235618
block_no: 5884803
slot_leader_id: 5301100
size: 18255
time: 2021-06-22 15:11:49
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x90739f5903b362087195b582c8515e98a6072b85a327a4909a579e188f4eee13
Block Operator
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