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 5897864 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 33067352 epoch_slot_no: 62552 block_no: 5897687 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 4860 time: 2021-06-25 15:07:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e6a800880ec22681562adf5fa2438a188d4c8a6fe22ad35cd131c92a4443d9aBlock Operator
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