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 5889456 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 32899215 epoch_slot_no: 326415 block_no: 5889279 slot_leader_id: 5386574 size: 5005 time: 2021-06-23 16:25:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca058c1260b85efe0f7ec0d71be7181d5b79bf02ffc0d8e077a2e2ca5e17604fBlock Operator
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