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 5885445 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 32818535 epoch_slot_no: 245735 block_no: 5885268 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 63892 time: 2021-06-22 18:00:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x531529c056b21cd8a074c39902c6c86f5cdb3c2f3fab478f60f08609b2d27aebBlock Operator
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