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 5889290 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 32896057 epoch_slot_no: 323257 block_no: 5889113 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 6576 time: 2021-06-23 15:32:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7495c35e8877058f99c51562e250d7184f6f7ce6141b19952db6026a233a8e7aBlock Operator
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