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 5894629 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 33002764 epoch_slot_no: 429964 block_no: 5894452 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 5828 time: 2021-06-24 21:10:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad78484fb2348409077cc01f7785abe5df7ba107e0661657bd1b45b5615b1684Block Operator
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