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 5897398 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 33058957 epoch_slot_no: 54157 block_no: 5897221 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 3948 time: 2021-06-25 12:47:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68d20b1fe5136fc4fa55c3d1cfabcf829eff28e61660caf2160efc806d4047beBlock Operator
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