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 5894741 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 33005173 epoch_slot_no: 373 block_no: 5894564 slot_leader_id: 5535629 size: 9773 time: 2021-06-24 21:51:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a071c01e7a52d3e491a6d74c8cdee567d638526856edacf2109fa4895bbcf46Block Operator
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