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 5887265 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 32855804 epoch_slot_no: 283004 block_no: 5887088 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 2712 time: 2021-06-23 04:21:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1924863e5f9c9aa1f1b6e6e074c094b13329583b26c64d2753cbab4efc645bc8Block Operator
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