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 5896999 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 33051020 epoch_slot_no: 46220 block_no: 5896822 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 5927 time: 2021-06-25 10:35:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c657de5815a9931b2afef1be7ead091b0503e45245ad6288cf6b7d62e5f8ef0Block Operator
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