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 5892771 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 32965417 epoch_slot_no: 392617 block_no: 5892594 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 2519 time: 2021-06-24 10:48:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01c42fe234cbb6705be8cc87f53de78d7ec45c0607eee2a316e64f79ec306a16Block Operator
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