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 5885537 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 32820045 epoch_slot_no: 247245 block_no: 5885360 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 8973 time: 2021-06-22 18:25:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71930c981942c445638bfeecb4250297ca87ebe2ffefc0026c24f1bab2de2e0cBlock Operator
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