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 5894397 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 32997764 epoch_slot_no: 424964 block_no: 5894220 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 2924 time: 2021-06-24 19:47:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b8e84d07457ff4966f4977a8fb83d3b9c4bd317f0c1797bd8b8cdddf3205690Block Operator
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