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 5888480 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 32879344 epoch_slot_no: 306544 block_no: 5888303 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 4117 time: 2021-06-23 10:53:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d01666392a277a0f48bd196f69bb39aa9040781d1448dbc2d675bd655534a8eBlock Operator
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