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 5895326 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 33016980 epoch_slot_no: 12180 block_no: 5895149 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 12162 time: 2021-06-25 01:07:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbae0b62f51bf454cb19385d575286840f90459fd1665b5bfd8b01e9aa297849cBlock Operator
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