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 5897601 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 33062909 epoch_slot_no: 58109 block_no: 5897424 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 5780 time: 2021-06-25 13:53:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb015446f6748d2b2b15c5008babdd92f0b32e9503cd25a2cadc248b5faea2efaBlock Operator
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