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 5885601 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 32821588 epoch_slot_no: 248788 block_no: 5885424 slot_leader_id: 5469658 size: 12143 time: 2021-06-22 18:51:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5da07947c48710f80f5ce98c57b52c75a45b6a7253c6c55adc8f4cd16755e2dbBlock Operator
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