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 5897531 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 33061503 epoch_slot_no: 56703 block_no: 5897354 slot_leader_id: 4732364 size: 1617 time: 2021-06-25 13:29:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1d1373a839d65c45c0fa45248cd09f8467a6f3a0b90ab40920bce5e394c25c3Block Operator
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