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 5897701 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 33064554 epoch_slot_no: 59754 block_no: 5897524 slot_leader_id: 5878791 size: 4687 time: 2021-06-25 14:20:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94a18df7ffbfb648f29c99cd50240afe0679a1a46f2baba434fad1b1b0872e4bBlock Operator
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