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 5885516 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 32819745 epoch_slot_no: 246945 block_no: 5885339 slot_leader_id: 5879145 size: 1082 time: 2021-06-22 18:20:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeabd08cf9d230f7439c627c0aec8f7747bc975f37f977f4d8a837ce03c720bc7Block Operator
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