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 5896851 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 33048322 epoch_slot_no: 43522 block_no: 5896674 slot_leader_id: 5616726 size: 3180 time: 2021-06-25 09:50:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7a1341d3534985321900a4fb35e4c118d68d5953cee1240d003aadc86c78f24Block Operator
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