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 5887514 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32860777 epoch_slot_no: 287977 block_no: 5887337 slot_leader_id: 5839462 size: 4291 time: 2021-06-23 05:44:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03e45d777f83b7463d5c5d5be0c2d96730376a114415b1a555e155c2bf3f2d61Block Operator
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