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 5887887 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 32868051 epoch_slot_no: 295251 block_no: 5887710 slot_leader_id: 5732518 size: 14039 time: 2021-06-23 07:45:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd34f16f879d4df782ea28e43332114824f2ec67cb108c6f1aab28345e08b9fe2Block Operator
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