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 5893118 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 32971778 epoch_slot_no: 398978 block_no: 5892941 slot_leader_id: 5514901 size: 3434 time: 2021-06-24 12:34:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9426d52452a825474cb1ba044d052c503fd5225b0f393ab9652410798cfdb24Block Operator
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