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 5887696 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 32864010 epoch_slot_no: 291210 block_no: 5887519 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 1151 time: 2021-06-23 06:38:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54589ca6ab04fa349d7d3072077a10282d3eb6a3d7a221c8412d67b7fe0d8927Block Operator
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