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 5889920 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 32908233 epoch_slot_no: 335433 block_no: 5889743 slot_leader_id: 5889920 size: 1880 time: 2021-06-23 18:55:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c1f5b46c6e2933bf32779c6a77ad2675855ebf9ef609e1d2da67b3420f0868fBlock Operator
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