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 5885111 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 32811685 epoch_slot_no: 238885 block_no: 5884934 slot_leader_id: 4566202 size: 64115 time: 2021-06-22 16:06:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadedc028ac118093c4a256f47fbe76984da947478eb44d0ef5f405cb24630b5bBlock Operator
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