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 5885574 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 32821120 epoch_slot_no: 248320 block_no: 5885397 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 17118 time: 2021-06-22 18:43:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb4a8bdea15bb0df86b75013df9a4efd385f76cc3e29376f4dabaa44a6977746Block Operator
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