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 5887036 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 32851301 epoch_slot_no: 278501 block_no: 5886859 slot_leader_id: 5638717 size: 6430 time: 2021-06-23 03:06:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x433f1f184cf585cb089ea5d4f76a04a4a11813fc467d993774ddf383f000625bBlock Operator
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