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 5895522 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 33020356 epoch_slot_no: 15556 block_no: 5895345 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 22904 time: 2021-06-25 02:04:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb73bb76ad27c1646c20b9a03c2d768141d950c66b5d7b5f5cae18b2302b9231Block Operator
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