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 5892686 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 32963320 epoch_slot_no: 390520 block_no: 5892509 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 9539 time: 2021-06-24 10:13:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef808334b67f7a786a5158341542f727ddddb3929cd4ad0db09ed7d69eee9c86Block Operator
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