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 5894501 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 33000060 epoch_slot_no: 427260 block_no: 5894324 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 1600 time: 2021-06-24 20:25:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8ed61e89fc47d75158aa2ed8bcf8e682581d2ef39af3ff860affa272c6582afBlock Operator
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