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 5895597 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 33022316 epoch_slot_no: 17516 block_no: 5895420 slot_leader_id: 4587628 size: 1806 time: 2021-06-25 02:36:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c365dfedb8f1cbd395bc9291d35f60f68bb738c090b844cefa2c80cf7ec77beBlock Operator
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