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 5892749 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 32964946 epoch_slot_no: 392146 block_no: 5892572 slot_leader_id: 4630639 size: 17909 time: 2021-06-24 10:40:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa518e2530ddefd2ca117d3dff8c6cf30f908e583690561d222c9d7ca481dc988Block Operator
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