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 5896974 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 33050657 epoch_slot_no: 45857 block_no: 5896797 slot_leader_id: 5896974 size: 5292 time: 2021-06-25 10:29:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50c59a236a0ae56026696ac587c7bdffb33f9fc8a41cc25a429bce07e7fcb78aBlock Operator
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