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 5897345 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 33058243 epoch_slot_no: 53443 block_no: 5897168 slot_leader_id: 5469658 size: 2803 time: 2021-06-25 12:35:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99b120613b8a4a59d8c4eb3f2fa5a9f480b8dfc5781f3e3ff873ab26b804a860Block Operator
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