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 5895498 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 33019959 epoch_slot_no: 15159 block_no: 5895321 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 5213 time: 2021-06-25 01:57:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20bf488874fffca08079a0c5b1979677637705692e50d6de53aa51583d55c5e1Block Operator
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