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 5895216 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 33014721 epoch_slot_no: 9921 block_no: 5895039 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 13800 time: 2021-06-25 00:30:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf65eaed05af90e175f2c158a7790e6c800f3abb7b5ed3e8ea6356b55cf50e46Block Operator
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