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 5893047 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 32970560 epoch_slot_no: 397760 block_no: 5892870 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 2147 time: 2021-06-24 12:14:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27b213ad27ab10c9afc891ae374698891f9707e12b85b590f6703ea9bc3c1991Block Operator
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