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 5885727 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 32824103 epoch_slot_no: 251303 block_no: 5885550 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 3924 time: 2021-06-22 19:33:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77d69dfddab6f7783ea48aeb7b9b3204a8c55a982f22a2238b38d36eba3d9e4dBlock Operator
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