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 5889991 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 32909795 epoch_slot_no: 336995 block_no: 5889814 slot_leader_id: 5279994 size: 20690 time: 2021-06-23 19:21:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05c1b8daf6ddce7118bd535378b7d68235f87b0eeb29fde44ad3973359e47b33Block Operator
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