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 5897288 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 33057320 epoch_slot_no: 52520 block_no: 5897111 slot_leader_id: 5094299 size: 11404 time: 2021-06-25 12:20:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48a7e1bbccaacca7676411861600f1a4e011314bf5412f3a092798f3611342f7Block Operator
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