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 5893481 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 32978847 epoch_slot_no: 406047 block_no: 5893304 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 10726 time: 2021-06-24 14:32:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e041eb8ccbd1807660c836c34647360e1ded2a9e94c00ebe9e6f69e93acf47cBlock Operator
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