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 5895363 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 33017720 epoch_slot_no: 12920 block_no: 5895186 slot_leader_id: 5723279 size: 12484 time: 2021-06-25 01:20:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c85720aa8ae44d1e62db5b667918afba94328e33c88fcd3f2c2482e424a997fBlock Operator
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