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 5897341 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 33058203 epoch_slot_no: 53403 block_no: 5897164 slot_leader_id: 5461729 size: 3333 time: 2021-06-25 12:34:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32e3abdaf654ac2688824534fe514db677a727ceac0f42755bfdb4ef6278b2f5Block Operator
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