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 5894807 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 33006911 epoch_slot_no: 2111 block_no: 5894630 slot_leader_id: 4568578 size: 18385 time: 2021-06-24 22:20:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb251b13c3fc1087d6fe16b83318c1d2dac0bf6fcb19b448e77cf7c922d657bf0Block Operator
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