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 5889129 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 32892647 epoch_slot_no: 319847 block_no: 5888952 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 680 time: 2021-06-23 14:35:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe55f92933a0bd0d0a6fc7dfc7f121547e3a446a8d4e305683384f30a1e39f6c0Block Operator
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