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 5890240 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 32914625 epoch_slot_no: 341825 block_no: 5890063 slot_leader_id: 4626998 size: 3681 time: 2021-06-23 20:41:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfad8f805b9be132feaadec37ae6533e24efdac9f22bd5f667011ad39966684d2Block Operator
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