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 5893513 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 32979529 epoch_slot_no: 406729 block_no: 5893336 slot_leader_id: 5776318 size: 5620 time: 2021-06-24 14:43:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedec141e7eb6bdeb6f22be4a3b9fa49735c6658445dbc73f450ea59abee6a30fBlock Operator
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