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 5897217 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 33055723 epoch_slot_no: 50923 block_no: 5897040 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 4251 time: 2021-06-25 11:53:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7301ab622644c3ba0f5c155d57a8eaa7b841cc92bade2746768b1b09926a7abBlock Operator
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